I really enjoyed staying at Nicolas's place. Everything was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Nicolas was there when I checked in but was not at home the rest of the time (4 days), so it was like having my own apartment. Nicolas responded quickly to messages and addressed any questions or concerns I had. The neighborhood is nice, and buses and trains are convenient. Edgeware Road is a little more crowded and dirty, but there are a lot of good restaurants. I particularly recommend Cafe Laville and Maroush (aka Crocker's Folly).