Lú's place is a nice, quiet place to return to after a long day. It's in a residential area only about 5 minutes away from the Rotherhithe station and 10 minutes from the Canada Water station. Everyone in the neighborhood was friendly; when I got lost on the way to the house, they tried their best to give me directions! Lú's mom greeted me when I checked in, and she made sure I was comfortable, even stopping by at night to give me a duvet in case I got cold. She and Lú, who I met later, were very friendly, and I loved that there were tea, coffee, water, and biscuits/cookies as well as a min i fridge in the room (great for storing food I brought back). The room itself is small, but it's perfect for a solo traveler.
The only things I'd keep in mind are the following:
- I was okay with sitting on the bed to use my laptop, but if you need to do work for a long period, there isn't a desk so make sure you're okay with that
- The walk to and from Canada Water can get very dark and empty at night especially once you're on the unpaved path/shortcut to the street the house is on. It's safe, but if this is something you're worried about, keep this in mind while figuring out your schedule or switch to the overground at Canada Water and take it to Rotherhithe which shortens your walk
- The room is on the second floor so make sure you can lift your suitcase; if you're a solo traveler with a carry-on bag, it's not an issue at all
- The bathroom sink has two separate faucets for hot and cold water which can be confusing to use if you're not used to it, but you can probably ask Lú or her mom for help. Since it was summer, I was okay just using the cold tap.
- The rooms have very thin walls and are right next to each other, so I suggest not coming in too late at night or at the very least, be careful about making noise to be considerate of the others in the house as sound travels easily
None of these really negatively impacted what ended up being a great stay for such an affordable price and easy commute to and from the airport and center of London! Thank you for having me, Lú!