Ruth is the consummate hostess. She's kind and welcoming and generous without ever being over-solicitous. I like to think of her as less of an Airbnb hostess and more of a cool aunt with a great place in the West End of London.
And what a place it is. For starters, there's the location. It's hard to imagine a better one. Ruth's guests are literally steps away from Covent Garden, Piccadilly, Leicester Square and Soho. Restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, boutiques, theaters - and world class museums - abound in every direction. The guest room is comfortable with room for two, and Ruth makes available her spacious, relaxing kitchen and den. She's quite generous when it comes to coffee, fruit and snacks. (Love your coffee, Ruth!) The bathroom is tidy and boasts a good shower.
Are there any negative aspects to Ruth's digs? No place is perfect (though Ruth's comes awfully close!). It is a fourth-floor walk up, so if you have issues with stairs, you should stay elsewhere. Also, all of that lively street life creates a bit of noise. On weekends, it can stay noisy quite late and even wake you up. But then you remember, "hey, I'm in the center of one of the most exciting cities in the world!" And with a smile, you'll drift back to sleep.
I recommend Ruth's home highly and plan to stay with her again the next time I'm in town.