I didn't know much about the neighborhood prior to booking but ended up loving the area. The Sunday market was a highlight and we had great meals and drinks at local establishments. The train station is convenient and Brixton is a quick walk away. The flat is a quirky and fun place to stay. Effie adores being brushed so we did that often and the fish only need to be fed one time per day so it's very easy to keep up with. There was some street noise at night but nothing that kept us up. Jim was a great host - very helpful and flexible. Overall, my husband and I really felt at home here and would stay again!