I've been to London 4 times and it's always difficult to find a good place to stay at for a reasonable price (everything near the city center is way too expensive and very small). This has been one of the best apartments I've stayed at so far - it's very modern, stylish, and well equipped. I was honestly surprised I found such an amazing place for 5 days/4 people for such a low price. However, it's a bit smaller than it looks in the pictures; not a big deal since the apartment is so nice (and I've also stayed at smaller places in London in the past for a higher price), but definitely something to consider if accomodating 4+ people. Gary was very nice and stayed in touch with us during the entire trip; you don't even have to wait for anyone to hand you any keys/check you in, since the apartment has digital lockdoors and Gary sends you instructions in advance on how to get in.
I have 2 suggestions for people who stay here:
1. Be mindful Gatiwick is the closest airport. I recommend booking both your arrival and departure flights from there. You only need to take 1 train (there are direct trains from Gatwick to East Croydon's station, which take less than 15 min) and then 1 bus (from Croydon's station to the apartment, which takes 5 min). The total trip time considering waiting times in less than 30 min, so it's definitely worth it if you want to save money on an taxi. I made the mistake to book my arrival flight from Heathrow's airport and it took me 1.5 hours to get there by train/bus, and a taxi was way too expensive.
2. Although there are direct trains to Central London from East Croydon's station (closest station to the apartment - you have to take 1 bus from the apartment to get there, but it takes less than 5 min), the total trip time can be about 45+ minutes. The trains are very comfortable, but we all know London is an expensive city, and this long journey translates into a high price. My credit card statements show I paid around $18 for a 1 way trip from the apartment to Central London ($36 round trip). It doesn't sound like a lot, but when you pay this amount every day plus the cost of using the trains/buses in other parts of London, the money you're saving in accomodation goes towards transportation.