I had the pleasure of staying with Khadija and her family for 5 nights in November, and can recommend her room as being excellent value for money for those looking for a place to stay close to central London.
The room is on the second floor of a terraced house in Maida Vale, and contains a single bed, side-table and wardrobe. It is a small room, and kept quite warm even when the weather turned chilly outside. There was a bathroom on the same floor which was technically shared with the family, but I never noticed anyone else using it during my stay. The house was extremely clean, and furnished simply with elements of Moroccan influence.
The immediate neighbourhood is residential, but the local area contains a number of down-to-earth eateries serving predominantly Middle Eastern food. Those looking for trendy cafes etc. would need to travel slightly further afield. Fortunately, there are bus stops very close by with direct buses to Piccadilly, the West End, Hampstead etc. There are also two tube stations (Zone 2) within about 10 minutes walk.
Khadija and her family were very welcoming, and I felt comfortable in their home. While I had a key to the house, they did ask that I return before 12 midnight during the week to avoid disturbing those who had to work the next day. This was not an issue for me, but I mention it for those who are looking to party hard in London as this place may not be appropriate for them.
I was very glad to have discovered Khadija's place. I greatly prefer staying with someone who takes pride in their home, rather than the de facto hostels that a lot of London Airbnb listings appear to be. Combined with the very reasonable cost of accommodation, this makes Khadija's place a real gem.