This was my first Airbnb experience and I'm happy to say it was a great one. The flat is conveniently located. Bus stops are practically right outside the front door. A shopping center a short walking distance offers grocery, drug store and restaurant options. There are also plenty of pubs and stores along the main street. I never felt unsafe walking alone in the neighborhood.
The bedroom is spacious with a comfortable bed, plenty of pillows and a nice duvet, a large screen TV, plenty of outlets and remote-controlled lighting. The room is below street level so it stays cooler than the rest of the flat, which was nice during a summer visit. Double windows block out almost all noise from the street, but it's not a loud area by any means. I always slept soundly. There is plenty of storage space for clothing, cell phone, etc. A hairdryer is provided. The bath is just across the hall and features a nice walk-in shower, huge bathtub and plenty of space for toiletries, etc. The overhead light operates on a dimmer switch, a nice touch in the middle of the night.
Max is a great host, very personable and accommodating but also respectful of his guest's privacy and space. I was a bit concerned about going up and down the stairs to the private bedroom and bath because of the three knee surgeries I've had and he offered to switch rooms with me (his is upstairs). However, I liked the privacy of the downstairs area and not having to navigate stairs in the middle of the night to reach the bathroom. When I asked for a fan (American here, accustomed to air conditioning), he had a neighbor move a large standing fan from the upstairs bedroom to the one I was occupying. Even without the fan I was never uncomfortable in the room, but I am used to sleeping with the noise and breeze of a fan so I appreciated the gesture. I always felt free to utilize the kitchen and living room and really enjoyed sitting in the back courtyard during a nice, breezy evening.
This is a double-gated property. Max had to be out of town the day I arrived but messaged me complete instructions with codes to access gate entry and the lockbox for the keys to the flat. I always found it easier to come and go by the back door, especially when carrying luggage or groceries. He bought water and fruit for me before I arrived and offered to pick up anything else I'd like before he left town.
I looked at a lot of properties before choosing Max's. I don't know if I'll ever visit London again, but if I do I'd certainly stay here again. It's a roomy, comfortable, clean flat in a great location and you won't find a better host.