Overall, we enjoyed our stay in AJ’s unit. The fantastic location is easily the major draw here. As promised, it’s not far from the tube and a large supermarket. It’s also a pleasant walk to Chalk Farm and Kentish Town, which we found far less crowded and tourist-filled than Camden. Despite the central location, the unit was quiet—its being on a residential side-street has a lot to do with this. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen well-appointed (though no microwave and no freezer compartment in the icebox). The internet connection was fast and dependable; and the unit was clean.

On the minus-side, we’d mention the following:
- At least a third of the recessed ceiling lights on the bottom floor were burned out.
- There was only one key provided. More of an inconvenience than a major problem, we had a second key made and left it for the owner.
- We could find no instructions for operating the washer-dryer and the tv. We were able to download a guide for the former. The television took some experimenting and we never really got the hang of it. These issues could be easily corrected by providing additional printed information.

Finally, a few miscellaneous observations:
- Although there is a decent amount of drawer space for clothes and the like, there are no closets (or hangers).
- The upstairs room contains a bed and a chest of drawers. Since we slept downstairs (where the stove and icebox are located), this upstairs room ended up as a home for our suitcases and clothing. The arrangement would be nice for a family, but it was a shame that we couldn’t make much use of such a sizable portion of the unit.
- Although this was primarily a vacation and thus we were out much of the time, there were days when we needed to catch up on work. Be aware that there’s neither a desk nor a dining table on which to spread out. There’s a counter and stools in the corner of the kitchen area; however, it provides only a modest amount of space.
- Last but not least, we wish that we had been able to meet AJ. As he informed us in advance, he was unavailable and had a relative greet us and pick up the key when we left.

In sum, we really enjoyed our time in Camden. We generally stay in Earl’s Court and appreciated the opportunity to experience a different part of London.