Anna and Nathan's flat is beautiful; an elegantly designed, modern space with an open plan living room and kitchen area with a balcony. Situated in cool, trendy Hackney, it's probably a lovely place to live and stay - if you're simply looking for a bed to crash in after a busy day in London.
However, personally when I go away, I want a space where I can unwind - so this place had a couple of drawbacks.
Firstly, whilst I appreciate that this is an Airbnb spare room in London and not a hotel in London (something reflected in the price), we felt compromised by the lack of space. Compared to the rest of the flat, the room is a little cluttered with books and antiques. With floor space already at a premium, the lack of space to walk or put our things was a little frustrating.
Secondly, a couple of cute dogs live in the flat, and though this wasn't a massive issue for us, those who are not partial to pets would be advised to avoid. The dogs occupied the living room area whether we were by ourselves or the dog sitter was in, so when we wanted to use the kitchen facilities, we couldn't do that in peace. This could be made clearer in the description.
So, Anna and Nathan's place is lovely - and if you literally just want a bed for the night, you could do far worse. But if you want a space that you can also unwind in - it's worth considering the limitations.