Pros:
Calem’s place is in a great location, on a ground floor, less than 5 mins from the Borough Station. We felt very comfortable walking around in the neighbourhood, even after dark.
The layout is fine with everything one would need. We really appreciated the “staples” in the kitchen and bathroom; it is great not having to buy everything one needs for a longer stay.
We only used the outside patio once, but it is definitely a positive for the flat.
Cons:
There is lots of storage areas in the flat, but the closet had a definite mouldy smell that made it unusable. Bathroom has little ventilation.
Like most places in UK, the flat only has windows and fans for cooling in the summer. We were okay but definitely never “cool”.
Flat is clean but could use a “deep clean” of shutters and corners.
The flat is very close to a major street with a police station. The police were considerate by not using their sirens excessively, but if you are a light sleeper, it is something to be aware of.
Towels and linens were adequate but pillows could be replaced.
To get the keys for the flat, we had to go to a store 10 mins walk away to pick them up and drop them off. This cost money to have a cab drive around while you run in and out of the store, versus walking with all your luggage from the store.