Salwa’s apartment is a solid deal. It’s in a great location for West End Theater and other attractions of the city. Salwa was very pleasant and responsive in setting up the rental and in answering all my questions about how to get there and how to get around. The price was reasonable for the area and for what others charge. There’s a large food store (Waitrose) and many businesses an eight-minute stroll away. The pleasant canal of Little Venice is nearby (a two-minute walk), as are Underground (Tube) and bus stops. The kitchen had all my necessities, including fridge, freezer, microwave, stove top and oven, and implements. The bathroom included a shower with plenty of warm to hot water. Both kitchen and bath were clean. With the electronic and key locking systems, the apartment felt entirely secure and the general area also felt safe.

It’s not a fancy place and it has only one bath, for up to three guest bedrooms (I’m not sure if Salwa has her own private bath) and my room was not spacious by American standards but Salwa assured me that Europeans find the rooms to be a good size. The room was certainly large enough for my traveling by myself. I talked with Salwa about making sure the bedroom floors get vacuumed and I did find a candy wrapper on the windowsill.

Salwa was solicitous of my needs and friendly but did not intrude (as one of our other hosts did in the States). I enjoyed my stay.