My husband and I were visiting London for our Honeymoon in November and we stumbled across Theresa's place a few weeks before heading out for our trip. A few comments about our terrific stay :)
The Host:
Theresa is a super kind, helpful, warm and very very good host! She is very responsive to questions and concerns. We had the opportunity to meet her in person which was very nice :) We had a bit of an accident with a lamp at the apartment and she was very gracious and kind about the entire incident. A+ customer service and we would recommend her to anyone looking to stay in London.
The Neighborhood:
Her apartment is absolutely beautiful and is located in an amazing part of Notting Hill, basically right off of Portobello Road. The location is truly second to none. The metro (Notting Hill Gate) on the central line is about 10 min away and makes the apartment extremely accessible to all of London. We very rarely used a taxi or Uber during our stay which is a major plus. There are countless restaurants, coffee shops, wine shops etc. in the area. We honestly wish we had more time in London just so we could have explored areas around the apartment more. Great spot for a stay in London and we highly recommend, especially if you are looking for a central location that is quite and homey in the evenings.
The Apartment:
The apartment itself is very well decorated, appointed, and is truly full of designer, high end decorative pieces. It is clear that Theresa has put a lot of time, energy, and thought into curating this apartment. The apartment also smells divine because of the candles and diffusers that she has around the apartment. The heating (which was very important during our stay) was excellent and the floors were even heated which was a really nice surprise. The apartment is a good size for two travelers with one end of the apartment comprising of the bedroom, the bathroom in the middle, and the living room/dining room area on the other end. The apartment is bright and has a nice view of the street from the living room/dining room which is really fun for people watching. The aesthetics are spot on and you honestly feel like you are in an apartment in Architectural Digest.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience staying with Theresa and would highly recommend her and her apartment for a couple who is looking to enjoy the city but who also hopes to enjoy a beautiful apartment and neighborhood to come home to :) A+