Our family of four had a fantastic 5-night stay in Des’ flat. The apartment is lovely - clean, modern and nicely furnished. The beds are incredibly comfortable and both bedrooms have black-out curtains, which let us get a great night’s sleep after long days of sightseeing. And in the mornings we truly appreciated the thoughtful selection of breakfast items Des provided to get our day started right. The extra amenities (e.g. Espresso maker, milk frother, Netflix) were also a nice touch. The flat is about a 10-15 minute walk from two tube stations (Mile End and Bethnal Green), which got us pretty much everywhere we wanted to go (i.e. major tourist sites for first time visitors to London) quickly and easily. We found we used the Mile End station most often since we enjoyed the beautiful stroll down the canal to get there.
Des was an amazing host. From our first communications upon booking until we checked out, he was always quick to respond and most helpful in answering our many questions. He met us at the flat on the day of our arrival and spent quite a bit of time showing us around, explaining how everything worked and giving us suggestions on things to see and do during our visit. He was always reachable during our stay and he dealt with the few minor issues we had immediately. It was obvious that he takes his role as a host seriously and is most concerned with making sure his guests are well cared for.
This was our first Airbnb experience and Des has set the bar pretty high. I would absolutely recommend Des and his flat to any friends or family travelling to London.