This place is a real find! It's a very spacious duplex apartment. Well, basically it's a townhouse, where the ground floor is a cafe. The rest of the building above was all ours, so we had our own front door, and complete privacy. A property like this would cost c.£1m, so the rental price is an absolute bargain for central London - and far more cost effective than a hotel, especially for a family, or group of sharers.
Jenny is a very professional landlord. Everything was handled courteously & efficiently. We were met by a charming property manager, who let us in & showed us around.
The apartment is clean, has high quality fixtures. There are 2 spacious bedrooms, with lots of beds, and both a bathroom & shower room. Lots of clean towels are provided, and there is plentiful hot water around the clock.
We liked best the large & modern kitchen/diner, which can easily seat 6, and leave plenty of room for cooking. There's a flatscreen TV in there too. The kitchen units & appliances all look nearly new. There's even a capsule coffee maker, with capsules provided - delicious coffee, thank you! A tray of nibbles & treats was also provided, even a carton of milk & a cold beer. What thoughtful touches! Very much appreciated when you arrive after a journey.
The location is great - less than 5 mins walk from Waterloo station. There are interesting, quirky shops & cafes on the road outside. This seems to be a "gentrifying" area, so interesting to visit. A small supermarket is just a few metres away on the corner. walking to Big Ben only took a few minutes. There are lots of interesting things nearby, and the tube network is of course excellent.
It's central London, and right next to a major rail station, so obviously there's going to be noise. I struggled to sleep the first night, due to whirring noises from a building somewhere in the area (air con or similar type noise), but I had got used to it by the 2nd night, and slept better.
If a family, or group of friends, want a base for exploring London, then I highly recommend this place - it's stunning value for money, compared with expensive London hotels. Jenny is a courteous & efficient host (although we didn't meet, she dealt with everything very efficiently).