Let me immediately make four key takeaway points:
•	Extremely responsive and thoughtful host
•	Clean, bright, well-equipped space
•	Charming, convenient location
•	I definitely would stay here again.
From our first interaction, Raul was always immediately responsive and accommodating and flexible as he could be. Throughout the time before and during my stay, he proactively reached out to ensure that everything about my stay was going well and if there was any help he could provide. He is the model example of an AirBnB host.
The flat itself is very nice. Admittedly, while there are improvements going on around the building, the building may not look like much, but the apartment itself is quite nice. It is on the top floor of the five-story building and so gets a very pleasant breeze and provides a view over the rooftops of the neighboring buildings. The kitchen is up-to-date and features every kitchen tool and appliance one could need, from corkscrews to electric kettles to even an espresso maker. On top of there being a washer/dryer combo, there was a large drying rack, ironing board, and iron. The full bathroom featured an adjustable massaging shower wand. The beds were comfortable. The towels were thick and large. We never turned on the television but there is a large flat screen. In short, it is a comfortable, clean, inviting space that was a pleasure to wake up in and then return to at the end of each day.
The flat is immediately behind Holland Park underground station and so the location is so convenient for getting around the city on public transportation. We often walked from nearby Nottingham Gate station also. The surrounding neighborhood is full of charming, locally owned shops and eateries and we took advantage of them by buying locally made chocolates, pastries baked on the premises, and premium English cheeses. We purchased books at the book store. We ate at nearby restaurants. Among the shops is a Tesco Express grocery and so it was easy to buy food and snacks. On each Saturday of our stay we walked to nearby Portobello Street market. For all the nearby shops, the neighborhood is quaint, peaceful, and quiet. We loved the location for all its conveniences and its charm.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Raul’s place and the next time we return to London our first choice for accommodation will be to check with Raul for this flat!