Melanie's place was delightful. It was about a half mile from the tube (clapham south, on the edge of zone 2&3)
On our first evening we went to the local pub on night (nightengale) as we were tired from traveling. We explored the street that Melanie had suggested and enjoyed lunch there on our last day.
We were able to do laundry and relax at the Airbnb. Melanie had provided some essentials for breakfast in the fridge (so nice!). My wife was a little claustrophobic of upstairs so we slept on the day bed that is pulled open to a normal sized bed.