Carl's place was as advertised and Carl was a great, responsive host. I'm 67 and getting up and down the stairs wasn't difficult at all, but I suppose that depends upon what kind of shape you're in. I liked that the unit was over the garage and very private. The skylights are nice and they do have blinds, but if you like to sleep in, a sleep mask isn't a bad idea. Relatively quiet neighborhood, though the AM traffic was a tad noisy for about an hour each morning as people commuted to work. I used earplugs and a white noise machine, but I'm a VERY light sleeper. For those used to city atmospheres and sounds, this isn't a big deal. In my case, I went to London for the World's Athletic Championships, so the 5 stops to Olympic Stadium was really nice; otherwise, it's a bit distant to Central London, but the cost savings will be worth it for some. The neighborhood seemed very safe and I was coming in late most nights. There are literally dozens of take outs and restaurants within a few minutes walk and the prices are about half of what you'd pay in the center. I'm in Copenhagen right now and the sticker shock is palpable.