As we already wrote about our first stay at Marcelo's place, we will quickly repeat the benefits. Marcelo and friends/family are so helpful and willing to work with us. Working with check-in times as possible and just making sure everything was write is a family trait.
Understand as a traveler, what you get. This is a nice, clean room with a bed and private bathtub and shower. It is well supplied with toiletries. Since our first stay 3 weeks ago they added a small refrigerator in the room. The kitchen and living space is shared, so several other occupants will be in the kitchen or living space at any time. This is not a negative at all, they are wonderful and friendly people. If you want to be close to the heart of London as a couple or solo traveler, where all you really need is a bed and shower, this is perfect. You are 9-10 minutes walk from two different tube stations which access the heart of London. Grocery store is a 4 minute walk, and pubs and restaurants are all 1-10 minutes away- pick your flavor. You are a 12 minute walk from the Tower of London and the riverside area. It's well-situated and quiet. We definitely recommend it and have enjoyed our two stays.