Minkie and her husband were very kind hosts. The neighborhood was quiet, and the closest tube (Willesden Green) and a supermarket (Sainsbury Local) were about an 8-10 min. walk. This is in zone 2 of London, about 30 min. from central attractions such as Big Ben, Westminster, Buckingham, ect. (which for how large London is this is pretty close and the tube is pretty maneuverable). If you happen to fly into London Heathrow you can take the tube all the way here and it'll take about an hour and 1/2 which once again isn't bad for London. All in all, good stay!