Maya's place is a lovely studio flat just one block from Portobello Road; for runners, it's a 10-minute jog to Hyde Park. It has a beautiful high ceiling, which allows plenty of head room above the elevated loft bed and, along with the tall windows, makes the room feel bigger and more airy. The bathroom and kitchen areas were very clean, and the fridge was stocked with milk, butter, and white bread. We were there during a warm spell, unfortunately, and with no air conditioning, the room temperature hovered around 27-29°C/80-84°F according to the wall thermostat (it was probably warmer than that up in the loft bed). If you like shabby-chic decor, this is your kind of place -- lots of feminine, floral touches!