This was a great find—in fact, one of the best places I've found using Airbnb! Given the London's housing crunch, and the age of much of its stock, you don't quite know what reality will bring, in terms of living space. This cottage at the back of a garden was a surprise, much better than I had guessed from the description, and all probably a result of the family using it themselves as a sort of library-like retreat. Two things to note: it may be a pull out bed, but it's a damn comfortable one—moreso than many an actual bed I've slept on. Second, Barnes is possibly not where you might think of staying, if you are a first (or even frequent) visitor to London. I was there because I knew the neighborhood and needed to be in it: it's as close to a village in London you can get without the loss of city-like amenities (good cafes, pubs, and restaurants). As such, it is an antidote to those who may need a respite from the intensity of central London while still providing quite rapid access through Barnes Bridge Rail station.