Pros: 1) Leon is a responsive host. When we realised there was absolutely no fridge space for us, he delivered a bar fridge for our individual use. 2) The location is great (close to a bus which can take you to the underground). 3) The rooms were warm and had ample space for 2 people.
Cons: We stayed for 2 weeks and sadly the rooms are in no way private or luxurious as stated - it is more of a hostel. 1) The rooms are very noisy due to very thin walls - you can hear every movement and conversation, including people entering/exiting the house, people next door talking/ having sex/ plugging and unplugging of electronics, people in the room above you and the traffic outside. Unfortunately we did not have a single night of uninterrupted sleep in our entire 2 week stay. We also had the pleasure of being next to the loudest couple we've ever encountered in the first half of our stay. Leon was aware of and acknowledged this problem from the very start - however when we tried to claim a partial refund he refused this request. We have not pushed further. 2) There were people entering/ exiting at all hours of the night, including groups of people being checked in at 2am (Leon has said he will stop doing this). 3) You will be sharing the house with up to 10 other people - I have no idea why this is not stated in the listing but this meant there was always a lot of noise in the morning and in the evening. 4) The place is generally very uncared for. The toilet seat was broken, the kitchen is not really clean, the fridge is in serious need of a clear out, the bathroom has a weird smell due to the humidity, the toilet brush is in need of replacement, and when we first arrived there was a sanitary pad which just sat at the front of the house for about a week before it was cleared away.