I came across Niall’s place after three straight days of scouring Airbnb for available listings in the city. Nothing was available due to the 90 day rule. When this gorgeous space appeared suddenly with no reviews, I had serious doubts - it seemed too good to be true. But our trip was starting in three days, and I had to take a leap of faith.
I was still sweating it all the way to the last second. It’s in a business district, and I couldn’t find the entrance. There was a an issue finding the key box based on the instructions, but the service answered our call immediately and was able to sort out the confusion cheerfully and gracefully. When the key finally went in the door, all of our fears completely melted away.
The pictures don’t lie, the space is an absolute knockout. It appears to have been put together by very skilled and thoughtful designer. The gallery wall is a fantastic conversation piece. The kitchen is a design marvel, everything has a place & is beautifully on display.
The Murphy beds work perfectly, and you can easily pop them up to get full living room space. There is wonderful light throughout the day, & minimal noise at night. The big windows slide open for fresh air, and there are shades to manage the light for bedtime.
The kitchen has a dishwasher, an induction glass-top stove, a small undercounter fridge, and a high efficiency washing machine. Note that during our stay, there was not a microwave, but we were able to manage fine without it. We cooked every day, usually twice a day, and every single dish or utensil we needed was provided. Even the kitchen knives in the butcher block were as sharp as razors.
We mentioned to Niall that we had some issues with the hot water running out, so you may want to minimize your hot water usage before a longer shower, until that issue is figured out, just in case. Big props to Niall for providing a hair straightener in addition to a hair dryer. Saved me huge headaches thinking I would need to buy a voltage converter or a new flat iron. And thanks for the bottle of wine!!
Overall, this was an excellent home base for our first trip to London. Angel station was a short walk away, and Kings Cross is only one stop away on the Northern Line, providing a quick connection to most every other line in the city.
If Niall’s place is available, don’t hesitate! Book it!