Stayed with Hilda for 4 days (Dec 14-18, 2013) and could not have been more pleased with the arrangements. I chose Hilda's as I was visiting a friend who also lived in Brixton, but it's perfect for anyone visiting London thanks to Bus #3 (see below). Hilda was so gracious and welcoming! There is a long flight of stairs up to her flat which could be challenging if you have lots of luggage. But I managed fine. And as other reviewers mentioned, the hot water is slightly unpredictable when using the shower, although I didn't mind it. Little detail: shower is engaged by pressing down on the base of the shower hose. Hilda does recommend using the tub, which is a lovely size. The room was very cozy and comfortable. Hilda also brought in a TV when I said I would enjoy it. And there was WiFi!! Breakfast was self-serve. The night I arrived, Hilda asked what kind of bread I preferred and it was there the next morning! She also took me out for a stroll that evening to show me where the best restaurants and grocery stores were, as she was on her way out with her very nice boyfriend. I shopped that evening at the local Sainsbury, frozen pizza and bag of ready-to-cook greens. Hilda also showed me where, just around the corner, a farmers market with lots of booths opens on Sundays and I enjoyed walking through it, tasting free samples, and buying fruit early Sunday morning. Hilda also provided an Oyster card which allows for a discount on bus and Underground. I took it to a newspaper shop across from the big Sainsbury (about 7 minute walk from the flat). Bus fare is 1.40 pounds using the Oyster, as opposed to 2.40 without it, so a definite savings. The #3 bus stops right in front of her flat and goes all the way into the middle of London, right through Trafalgar Square. I got off after Lambeth Bridge and walked to the Tate Gallery and then up the Thames to tour Westminster Abbey, just across from Houses of Parliament and Big Ben and then on up to Trafalgar Square. Walked the Mall to view Buckingham Palace. Then caught Bus #3 at Trafalgar and enjoyed a 45 minute ride back to Hilda's front door (Milton Road stop in Brixton). I would definitely stay again with Hilda and highly recommend others do the same. And on my departure day, I simply paid the 2.40 pound bus fare to Brixton Underground (which has a lift - elevator - for luggage-laden travelers) and bought a ticket to Heathrow Airport for 5.50 pounds, changing at Green Park (also with lift available) to the Piccadilly Line. Took just under an hour and very easy.