Desmond's listing is airy, light-filled, spotless clean and in a great location. Right from the start, I had a superb experience communicating with Desmond as he answered all queries quickly and was constantly in touch throughout my stay. He also regularly sent me local recommendations for things to do around the place. The check-in was very convenient as Lulu was present at the venue downstairs when I arrived and he showed me the room which had been heated up nicely for my arrival. Both Desmond and Lulu are warm and welcoming with a great energy and I had a fantastic time communicating with them.
The location of the place is a huge plus as I could walk everywhere easily. Victoria Park is an easy 20 min walk and its also right next to the Columbia Flower Market. I was concerned initially about the room being in the same building as a bar downstairs but that turned out to be for nothing as I never faced any issues with bar noises.
There's a really friendly and smart cat - Manoush who's the resident feline. If you stay here she'll come around every once in a while. If you're nice to her and let her be she'll curl up on the couch or one of the chairs and sleep for hours so you'll have company if you're staying in!
There's also a big balcony that overlooks the street that you can step out onto from the huge windows. I didn't go out to use it as the weather was a bit chilly but I imagine it would be just amazing to have that space in the summers.
I'd absolutely recommend Desmond's listing if you're thinking of staying in this part of London. The communication, the space, the location, the nearby places - everything was great and I'd especially like to thank Desmond and Lulu for being superb hosts!