It was lovely to have the use of the whole house which meant we could keep costs down by eating in if we wanted. The garden was pleasant and large. The travel to the centre of London was a bit costly and fiddly (around £40 for a family of 4, but you could get on/off trains etc all day). For me it meant I could actually sleep at night as there was much less traffic noise. Alexandra Palace Park is just around the corner and walkable distance.
The house has all the amenities that you would expect in a home but it is a work in progress so don't expect perfection. A manual is provided for info re local amenities, travel to London, a local map etc which is helpful. Overall we enjoyed our stay and prefer the option of having the use of a house rather than just a hotel room.