Karen is a gem!! The best host I've ever stayed with! Her home is just that, a family home. She warmly welcomes you into the house and ensures your room is spotless and ready for your arrival. Each room she offers are very large compared to the tiny rooms you get in the city centre. You have plenty of room and the beds are so comfortable! Her bathroom is spotless with a large bath and shower. She also offers the laundry facilities if you so wish. There is a second toilet downstairs so no waiting for bathroom. The best part of the stay is the huge and very generous breakfast items Karen has lovingly placed in kitchen for her valued guests. Unlike a lot of other hosts she welcomes the use of the whole kitchen! It's super functional and has a great view of the backyard. Karen is genuine and will look after you well and she also gives you your space in her family home.
Streathem is in zone 2, but this is not a problematic all!! It's super easy to get into city. When you get to London buy an Oyster card and when you get to the house catch any of the buses right round the corner that take you into elephant and castle or get off at Streathem hill and you will be at Victoria station in 17 minutes!!! Karen has rooms that can cater for a whole family, a couple and a single person. She has gone out of her way to price each room appropriately and keeps them very clean for you. Her family home has cats and they are super friendly if you like cats you will enjoy this aspect. If you don't not to worry they aren't intrusive and won't enter your room if door closed.
I extended my stay at Karen's home and I would recommend her home to all AirBnB guests.
Also if you catch a taxi download the app Kabbee (or Google)before you head to London and you can save a whole heap of money getting anywhere!
Thank you Karen for the warm welcome, the lovely chats and breakfast each day! Hopefully I see you soon again!