I stayed at Johanne's apartment for a week and really became familiar with the neighborhood. As a woman alone, I always felt completely safe coming and going. There's a high level of security within the complex because it has a gated entrance. The walk along the street before you get there was fine. I never felt uncomfortable, and I walked home alone in the early evening. When I'm by myself, if it's very late, I generally taxi back. After a late movie, I took a taxi from King's Cross, and the fare was only 5 pounds. I love the King's Cross area, and the apartment is only a fifteen minute walk away, strolling through the beautiful new Granary area. Shops, great restaurants, and the canal are all very close. I discovered the 390 bus with a stop about a 5 minute walk from the apartment. You can be in the middle of Oxford Street shopping in only a few minutes. Of course, King's Cross has the best tube and rail connections of any of the lines. And if you're planning a Paris excursion St. Pracras Station is right there. Location, location, location, and this apartment has a great address! As far as the apartment itself goes, it was comfortable and lovely. Leather sofas, a big color TV, strong wifi, nice bathrooms, and a very comfortable bed. It looks just like the pictures. I really enjoyed the open floor plan and the full wall of windows. There's also a balcony. Be prepared for that nice 15 minute walk and there's a bit of a climb up carpeted stairs to the apartment. Check in went exactly as planned. I will definitely stay here again. It was fun to stay in a neighborhood. Great host!!!