Carolyn's little flat was every bit as cute as it seems. Comfortable and warm, it even felt spacious when there were 5 of us staying there for a short time during our stay. The awesome espresso machine was the star of the tiny kitchen, still there were an impressive amount of other appliances and cooking accoutrements that managed to fit in a non-cluttery and orderly way.
It was clear that, though she was out of the country for the duration of our stay, Carolyn was absolutely invested in our comfort and enjoyment of London. We really appreciated her quick replies to questions and concerns. Toward the end of our stay there was a mounting concern. There was a renovation going on in the flat next to ours. Knowing she had no control over what goes on in someone else's residence, we let her know that there was jackhammering going on and the vibrations were jiggling our brains out. What do you need brains for on holiday anyway, right? She contacted the owner immediately and got us information and permission to tell the workers to move onto something less brain-jiggling while we were at home, which we did. It wasn't a perfect solution but it helped. When unexpected issues come up as they always do, it's the reaction of the host that makes the difference between a real problem and a tolerable inconvenience. We are very grateful it was the latter.
The flat is just West of the Tower Bridge and St. Katharine docks. It was pleasant to jog from the flat around the docks to the bridge and back. Best to do that early in the morning when there are just other joggers and photographers out, rather than the throngs that flood the area during touristy times of day. There is a local coffee shop, White Mulberries, at the docks which would make a nice stop on a stroll around the area.
All in all, this flat was a great choice for us and we would stay here again.