Anna is a great host and easy to be in touch with, very personable. She has a lot of suggestions and is honest about what not to waste your time on while visiting London. Her apartment is right between Brixton (15 min to the station) and Herne Hill (5 min to the station). The area/neighborhood feels a little more up and coming at this time, so there are few parts that seem a bit sketch, BUT the Brixton market is great, family friendly, and has great little restaurants, and other stalls. Herne Hill has a farmers market on Sundays right outside the station that was lovely. We were able to grab a coffee from a local vendor and go for a long walk at Brockwell park. Loved that. Herne Hill station is quite a bit closer than Brixton station. Easy access and about 20 minutes into the city.
The apartment itself is easy to find, the lock on the door is loose and Anna is aware of it. It caused my husband some concern. But rest assure, we were fine :) The wifi was spotty, it worked about 50% of the time, and then would just stop. The bed was very firm and a little uncomfortable. If you're really tall, it makes for not the best sleep. But it's dependent on the person and their preferences. There was complimentary coffee, french press, tea, sugar and all the kitchen utensils you would need for your stay. Soap was provided in the bathroom as well as towels. Everything was very clean and inviting inside the apartment. You definitely feel like you just need to unpack and join the community for your stay.