Iain's house in about a 7-10 minute walk to the tube which will take you into central London. It is in easy walking distance to Kew Gardens, which is an absolute must for visitors to see. Kew Gardens has a lovely village feel with a variety of shops and restaurants and the walk into Richmond, a larger town, is about 20 minutes walk.
The house itself is lovely. The kitchen is very well equipped--probably the best equipped kitchen I have seen at any Airbnb--and there was tea, milk, coffee, and other food items ready for us to use.
We did not get to meet Iain, although he was readily available via email and text. Instead, his friend Alistair met us at the house and kindly showed us around and how to use everything. So check in was smooth and trouble free. The house was warm, the beds were comfortable, the streets were quiet in this residential area, and the garden (although we didn't get to use it) looked very pretty. The bathrooms were clean with a bath in one and a large shower in the other. There is also a small bathroom downstairs. The stairs are narrow and winding, so not for someone with mobility problems but not a problem otherwise. The tumble dryer in the shed is a little bit awkward and we ended up not using it.
I would highly recommend Iain's house to anyone who is looking for a place in the Kew/Richmond area. It is a lovely area with much to do and beautiful riverside walks and easy reach into central London.