There was a bit of a snafu with check-in because the previous guest hadn't left their key in the proper place, but April responded right away and got a key to us as soon as she possibly could. There is a lovely pub two doors down (The Prince Albert) that was a perfect spot for waiting (good food and affordable), but there were numerous options, really. Brixton is a wonderful neighborhood teeming with terrific cafes and pubs. There are also two grocery stores and the awesome Brixton market, but we elected to eat out rather than cook in the flat. We were very pleased to be able to do laundry for free. The place is small but perfect for our needs, as we were out most of every day. I would advise you to make sure you have the proper power converters (for both two-prong AND three-prong electronics), but this was our own mistake, and no fault of April's. She did warn us about a club next door which gets quite loud on the weekends. It gets going around midnight and the beats remain heavy till around 4 am. But we came prepared with white noise and ear plugs. If you are a very light sleeper, plan accordingly. But April gave us fair warning about this issue. No complaints. You can't beat the price given the cool neighborhood and proximity to the tube station (just around the corner). Eat breakfast at Lounge, which is only two blocks away. I am still dreaming about that fry up.