Amanda was a very gracious host! I wanted to stay in a visually stimulating, unique flat for my trip, but the thing that helped seal the deal was the optional massage service offered. We scheduled it as the first order of business as soon as I landed, and it was the perfect segue into a post flight nap on that first day. I'm a hairdresser so my massage standards are high and yes, the deep tissue definitely worked some stuff out.
The location was good, it was south but not too far south to go anywhere else. 10 min walk to the tube... 2 stops (5 mins?) from Brixton station which was perfect for me since I was meeting up with my fellow David Bowie fans at the mural fairly often... 20-30mins on the tube to get to my friends north of the river; Camden, Finsbury Park etc...
The area was beautiful, there is a church (school?) across the street, the bell went off regularly so I didn't need to look at what time it was hardly ever. Very safe at night for a single young lady walking around all hours, I felt more put off by people trying to talk to me in the fancy Oxford Circus shopping area in the middle of the day. Randomly needed to go to her local post office, nicest people ever! I was truly humbled.
I had a small gathering for the 4th of July since it was funny I was gonna be in London for that. It's a great place for a tiny party of 7, she has plenty of dishes, utensils and an incredible collection of spices and teas.
All in all a positive experience and immediately upon meeting Amanda I knew I could trust her. She was as available to me as her work schedule allowed, and always responded to any questions promptly. Highly recommend!
Oh and the doggie welcoming party was SO PRECIOUS!