Do not sit on booking this flat as there really aren't words that do it justice, but I'll give it a shot. The aesthetic, decor, livability, and LOCATION truly cannot be beat!
Not only are all furnishings beautiful, but they are comfortable. I was in London for over 15 days (8 of which were at this flat) and did not miss my bed once I made it to Van's place, but was definitely struggling with comfort beforehand. We were in the flat for several days and were constantly noticing something new with the decor that we hadn't seen yet, which was such a joyful experience! The kitchen was also fully stocked, laundry and DRYER (key word being dryer as this is very uncommon in the UK) easy to use, and the flat never felt muggy or hot with all the windows working.
The location is probably the best in London if you love convenience and a little bit of bustle, but do not enjoy the constant chaos of Soho/Mayfair/Covent Garden. There is the perfect balance of charm and bustle being situated right in the center of Kensington/Notting Hill (two areas that ooze British charm), quaintness of being on a private street of residences, and accessibility/convenience of being a 3-minute walk to Notting Hill Gate underground (central line) and off a main street with several pubs/shops right there. Walking everywhere was easy and enjoyable, and when walking wasn't an option, public transport was a breeze. A few favorite pubs in the area were the Sun in Splendor (this place is just joy reincarnated), Prince Albert (open a bit later), and The Swan (a few blocks down next to Lancaster Gate tube with an adorable patio).
There was a small issue with one of the automatic blinds not working, but Van sent someone over to assist within 24 hours. They even let me check-in early free of charge as there wasn't an overlapping booking and I had to leave my other Airbnb earlier than check-in was. Van and Rhonda were truly a pleasure to book with!
I will definitely be back, and am looking forward to it. Thanks again for an incredible stay!