Apartment was actually bigger than I expected from the photos. It's true there's not a ton of natural light aside from that sun room (which is lovely), but it does mean you can sleep in as late as you want. Great value for the location, would definitely stay again.
Pros:
- Location! Walking distance to a lot of touristy stuff and lots of 24hr transport links (if you're coming in via Heathrow it's conveniently on the Piccadilly line), but the street is very quiet despite being in such a prime location.
- Peter responds to messages right away, and everyone we ran into was very friendly!
- Shower pressure was pretty good.
- Toilet paper was nicer than the super cheap stuff I've experienced in other AirBnBs.
Cons:
- Shower ceiling is quite low. Wasn't an issue for me (5'1") and my boyfriend (5'6") but might be an issue for anyone like 5'7" and taller.
- You can definitely hear people going up and down the steps, or when the washing machine/bathrooms upstairs is being used. The noisier things (people using the steps) don't go late into the night) but you do hear general creaky basement flat noises throughout the night. It didn't bother us but might be something to consider if you're a super light sleeper.
- Not sure how practical that kitchen is for actual cooking (there's no counter space to work on). Was fine for us, we only used it for tea/snacks.