My fiance & I stayed at Allan's house for our first week in London and as our first Airbnb experience, I can say that it was a great one! We arrived on a Monday morning and even though Allan was at work when we got to his house, he gave us very clear instructions on how to get in and which room was ours. Our room was nice and clean upon arrival, and the amenities made us feel like we were home again (which, compared to a hotel, is a great comfort in a new place). We found that it was quite easy to get to the city - we used the DLR quite a bit until we discovered the train right across the street from Allan's house which was so convenient! Don't let the distance from central London prevent you from staying here because there are so many quick options to get you where you need to go.

Even though we didn't meet Allan until our last full day in London, he was a great host. Our room had books, maps, a luggage scale, hair dryer, electric kettle, and coffee & tea. It showed that he knows how to take care of his guests and he's happy to help in any way he can. We will gladly stay at Allan's again for future trips to London!