From our first tentative enquiry, throughout the booking process and right up to our departure Carmen did everything possible to make sure our stay was wonderful. She is an absolute delight and we are so happy to have had such a fantastic host to share our first Airbnb experience with. Carmen went out of her way to make sure the flat was comfortable and fully equipped with everything we would need. She managed to find the perfect balance between friendliness (offering help on how to get around and suggestions with places to visit, local eateries, cab companies etc) and leaving us to enjoy our holiday without being 'in our face' yet just a call or text away if we needed her.
As for the flat...it was extremely comfortable, had everything you would need and a lot more than most. And well, you would be hard pressed to find a better location! Only about 100m from the High Street, shops and eateries all around. Approx 300m from the nearest tube station (St. John's Wood) and only two streets back from Regents Park (including, of course, London zoo). If you like walking, as we do, then a daily wander through Regents park will refresh you and if you wanted you could cross the park entirely and simply walk right into central London! Alternatively, wander along the canal to Camden markets....just lovely!
We have visited London many times as it our favourite place and we have always previously stayed in hotels as we've been a bit wary of staying in other people's places. We are so glad we gave it a try!
Honestly, we cannot recommend our host Carmen highly enough. We are due to return to London in August and are already trying to tweak the itinerary so that we can stay here again. Carmen, both Glen and I want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts.