They don't call it a "rare find" for nothing. If you have a chance to be Maria's guest, take it. You can thank me later. :) She's the kind of people you want to surround yourself with - kind, witty, joyful and resourceful. She made her house my home for a week, and I felt as if I had lived there / or could live there extensively. It is very rare that a place other than my own is as clean and well taken care of. The location was optimal for my interests (attending a conference at a nearby venue), but seeing how easy it is to get to and back from the heart of London, and adding to that the beauty of Richmond Park's surroundings, I will keep it at the top of my options for future travels to London.