This was my first experience renting through AirBnB. I am so happy that, after days of comparing all the different offerings, I chose for our group to stay at Lisa’s flat. It suited our needs perfectly. We were three “mature” men, each wanting our own room. I slept on the sleeper sofa in the living room, which was very firm but still comfortable. The living room was off from the main entrance and had its own door, so it was just like having a third bedroom. The only problem was that there was no storage space for luggage or clothes other than four hooks on the back of the door.
The apartment was long and narrow, and arranged in a way where we could have our privacy when needed, but could also hang out together in the living room or dining room. The kitchen had all the basics, including plenty of tea bags and instant coffee. The full size refrigerator was appreciated.
The bathrooms are small with no counter space. The showers were very tricky for us “big boys” to get in and out of. Also, the light above the sink in the front bathroom did not work.
Lisa had put together a folder with basic instructions, but I wish she had included tips on working the appliances. British ovens and condenser dryers are foreign to Americans.
The neighborhood was very quiet, and the flat is only a half block from a bus stop that services a night route. If you are out of shape or have overpacked, as was the case with my flat mates, you will probably want to hire an Uber to get you from your station to the flat and back. Otherwise, it’s a nice 10 minute walk to King’s Cross station and the nearest Tesco Metro. You can even walk to the British Museum in less than half an hour.
We did have a problem with ants, probably driven in by the cold weather. They weren’t really bad, but enough of a nuisance that we kept all of our food in the refrigerator to avoid making it worse.
This apartment is a great value considering its features and the location. I would recommend it for a small group or family.