Julia's place was great! It looks almost exactly as the photos suggest, though the desk and the refrigerator are actually on opposite sides of the room, and the latter is in fact larger in real life (and includes a freezer). Most of my time was spent out and about doing a myriad tourist activities, so the majority of my time in the room was spent on the bed, which is pretty comfortable, especially if you like a soft mattress.

Apart from that, everything really is exactly as described -- just outside the room is a kitchenette stocked with all the necessary utensils for a quick meal (which I didn't make use of) as well as a laundry machine (that also dries, albeit slowly). The main bathroom -- i.e., toilet and shower -- are shared with others that Julia also rents out via airbnb or other means; it's a rather quiet and friendly living area.

Location-wise, I think being right around the corner from the Shepherd's Bush Market Tube stop as well as a 5-7min walk to the Shepherd's Bush Tube station is perfect, as it makes London really accessible (and a lot more affordable than other options!). A few days before my arrival, Julia e-mailed me directions to her place, and they were very easy to follow.

I told Julia that my flight would arrive early in the morning, and she graciously let me show up a bit earlier than the standard 2pm check-in time, which I really appreciated! Otherwise, I didn't really have much contact with her until I checked out as easily as I'd checked in! Overall a great stay -- thanks!