My wife, best friend, and I spent a week here in January. We couldn't recommend the place more.

Prior to the visit, Stephane was very, very fast in getting back to us when we sent him emails with questions about the place, meeting time, and surrounding area. He was also very thorough in his replies--we never felt like we were being brushed off. When we arrived, his sister was ready and waiting for us at the flat, despite our late flight arrival.

The flat was very easy to find, maybe a seven minute walk from the tube, which was within a half hour of most of the big London sites. The neighborhood felt really safe, and there was a store and several decent pubs immediately available--but no terrible city noise at night.

The flat was pretty clean when we got there, had a nice bathroom, all the kitchen and washing machines were in good order. The refrigerator was not huge by any means, but adequate for a week's worth; we were also cooking at home to cut costs, so if you go out to eat a lot, I'm sure it'd be more than big enough.

There wasn't much walking space in the bedroom, but the bed was good sized, and the closet was ok. Can't vouch for the pull-out couch, but my friend seemed to be sleeping well. The patio space was not huge, but nice in the mornings. If you were going in a warmer season, I bet it'd be really nice to sit out on and enjoy a beer on a summer evening.

If you've got more than three people, the place might be a little cramped. For two people, it'd be perfect. For three adults, it was very comfortable.

We were there during a very cold week, and felt warm enough, albeit we also turned the space-heaters on.

Really, there was nothing to complain about. I know it must sound like I've been paid off or something, but what you're getting with this place is a cleaned up flat with a great location, especially if you're in London for the first time, and sight-seeing like we were. For the middle of a major city the price was fair, and the host was really legitimate.

Unless you prefer staying in a really, super-cheap hostel, this has to be the best bang for your, um, pounds, in London. We would definitely stay here again if we ever go back.