Gemma and her husband were wonderful hosts. They were responsive, always available and a pleasure to chat with. The flat is very new, very well appointed and extremely comfortable. The WiFi is excellent (always a big concern of mine) and the TV has a full spectrum of cable channels. Everything worked well. Lots of hot water in the morning for a shower. The flat is on a quiet street in a quiet residential neighborhood. Easy sleeping with absolutely no noise. How can you not love an area called "Poets Corner."

If there is one thing you need to be aware of, it's the location. You are in zone 3, truthfully nowhere near central London. You will need to take a bus to Ealing Broadway (or the train directly behind the flat to Paddington) and then connect to the underground. There are also very few shops or restaurants within walking distance. I found I did all my shopping in Ealing Broadway, although there is a small grocery 5 minutes from the flat. Ealing Broadway is served by the Central line (30 minutes into London) and the District line (45 minutes). You'll want to take the E1 bus from the flat to Ealing and then the tube. Total time around an hour, a little longer late at night.

On the other hand, the neighborhood is quiet, relaxing and safe. I stayed for six weeks and got very used to the location, but I found myself rarely going into London (I was working at the National Archives in Kew Gardens).

Would I stay again? Absolutely, and hope to again this fall - although I suspect this flat will book quickly. As long as you have no concerns about the time into central London, this is a great property to book and I highly recommend it.