I was drawn to Paulo’s listing for a few reasons - sharing with one person, apartment has one and a half baths, 5 minute walk to Clapham Common tube station, 5 mins to Clapham High Street - but it was the very many, paragraph long, VERY consistent reviews that sold me.
After requesting to book, Paulo and I had quite a bit of messaging back and forth of getting to know each other and ensuring that we were both comfortable. He wants to ensure that he’s comfortable with who he lets into his home and I, well I was confident with my choice from the get go.
Paulo’s place is exactly as described. He is clear with his expectations and also is very caring and open to conversation that will assist in you making the best of your stay in London. He lent me a visitor’s Oyster card as well a brolly! I couldn’t resist the small pretty ones for sale in Sainsburys - so I popped that in my purse and gave him back his very manly black umbrella.
If you’re the type of person/people who respects keeping a place as the host keeps his place, who is able to receive the kindness and help that the host has to offer, and who doesn’t shy away from great end of day conversation over dinner - then I’d highly recommended Paulo and his home.
I’m moving to London to live next year and feel very confident that I’ve made a valuable contact and friend.
Grazie Paulo!