Maria is absolutely the host with the most! I stayed at her lovely home for a month and it felt just like that—a home. She was immensely accommodating, generous and kind. While she lives mainly upstairs and shares the kitchen area, she gives you the entire downstairs living area, complete with a personal living room (with a fireplace!), bedroom with gorgeous French doors looking out into a garden, and your own personal bathroom. A couple of things to be aware of for your convenience—quiet time is at 11pm in case you’re a night owl, and there’s no microwave, but you can heat things up in the oven. Both no big deal, just things to know.
But Maria made my stay genuinely amazing. She put fresh flowers in my room and living room every week. She gave me excellent suggestions about things to do and places to go. If you’re up to chat, she’s just wonderful to talk to (I’ll miss our chats and laughs) and if you’re not, she respects your space. And since I’m an actor and was in town doing a play she even came to see my play! And brought me a flowers in the form of a floral handmade cupcake!! She. Is. AWESOME.
And her home is awesome. When I come back to London, this is no doubt where I want to stay. You’ll be very happy with your choice staying here. Thank you for everything, Maria, truly! You are a gem. :)