This property is managed by a 3rd party, Hostmaker.
We had no communication with the owners themselves.
Firstly, we confirmed our travel details and time of arrival back in July, for our 7 night stay in late September.
We arrived to find that there was no-one there to meet us and no access to keys.
We sent messages via the Airbnb app, but did not receive a response. We then called the number listed, to find that it was disconnected.
Eventually, we got onto Hostmaker who advised that they couldn’t find our booking. After an hour, they sent a courier to despatch the keys. It was another hour before the courier arrived. Someone from Hostmaker came about 1/2 an hour beforehand and waited with us until the keys arrived.
The property itself is in a great location. It’s very spacious by London standards, clean, close to all transport, great pubs and a short walk to the Camden Market.
We ate at Gordon Ramsey’s pub, York & Albany and Coal Office in Kings Cross, both a short walk from the apartment.
Having a small yard in central London is a rarity and it could be a beautiful space, if it was tidied up.
We found that sleeping in the front bedroom was too noisy for us, so we moved into the 2nd bedroom. The bed was not quite as comfortable, but it was a lot quieter.
You also need to be aware that being a basement flat, there is someone living above. We did hear the resident walking around, sometimes late at night and early morning. This is of course is out of the host’s control and just part of apartment living. Ear plugs may help light sleepers.
Overall, we were very happy with the property itself and enjoyed our stay.