Mark was friendly and responded very promptly to our e-mails prior to our arrival. He arranged for an extra bed to be available to accommodate the 6th member of our party. His daughters, who were very pleasant and welcoming, were at the house to let us in and show us around, even though our flight was delayed and they must have been waiting for a while. The only time we needed to contact Mark during our 2 week stay was to get help using the oven. (I recommend that everyone who stays here ask for a demonstration, since it's not at all intuitive!) I phoned Mark but unfortunately my phone reception wasn't good and we got cut off. He then texted me back and literally within a few minutes was on our doorstep to show us how the oven works.

The house was just as described on the Airbnb site. It's a 3 bedroom terraced house on a quiet residential street. The living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom are all relatively spacious and we never felt cramped, despite the large size of our group. The house is clean, the shower works well, the refrigerator has a good capacity and there is plenty of kitchen counter space. The wifi worked well and there is a good-sized flatscreen TV with freeview, though we typically arrived back at the house too late to want to stay up to watch it. We all slept well, so the beds must have been comfortable.

It was a 10 minute walk to both the full-service Morrison's supermarket and Erith national rail station. For most of the day there are trains every 10 minutes to London Bridge and Cannon St station, a 35 minute journey. We actually enjoyed the journey, toward the end of which there are outstanding views of Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge, and the Shard. For visitors who want to stay in the heart of central London with quick access to the main attractions, this is not the best location. However, for visitors like us who enjoy walking and using public transport, the journey to and from Cannon St is a minor sacrifice in return for a comfortable house at a bargain price. Most of the walk from the station to the house is along a busy main road and, as is the case with nearly everywhere in Greater London, we felt completely safe at all times.

In summary, Mark is a friendly, helpful owner, the house is a great place to return to after a busy day in central London--comfortable and in good condition--and the rental price is very attractive for visitors who don't mind spending time walking and taking the train to Cannon St.