Alan was a wonderful host and the house was a great place for our family to relax, which helped us enjoy London even more. The kids loved Delilah (the dog) and the backyard. We had plenty of space and settled in quickly. If you approach the neighborhood from the South it may seem a little rough but actually the house is in a very accessible location and respectable too. The Imperial War Museum was right across the street and the Lambeth North Tube station is a short walk. We could also go running along the Thames across from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. All-in-all a great experience.