We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this apartment. The location is great, just a couple of blocks to Paddington Station, yet the neighborhood is rather quiet. You can go a few blocks in any direction and encounter great food, pubs, shopping. The unit was spotlessly clean. The shower was hot and powerful and easy to control. The kitchen had all of the essentials but we mostly just used it for simple breakfast preparation like bagels, cereal, coffee, and tea.
The building is easy to access through a code and the unit itself works likewise. This is great as you do not need to worry about keys, just a simple code. Ery was a prompt and courteous communicator and checked in via messages a couple of times during the stay to make sure everything was fine. It was. My wife and I will definitely stay here the next time we are in London. The transportation connections are great, the host is excellent, and the apartment is a real gem.
While the unit is in the basement, it has a small courtyard that is open to the outdoors which allows light and air to flow to the unit and you never feel like you are below ground.
I would recommend the Monkey Puzzle, a pub that is off the tourist path and only a block away if you are looking for good food and drinks in a quiet atmosphere. Looking for something more lively with craft beer, consider Brew Dawgs Paddington for great beer and food and it is just a 10 minute walk away.
Just a few notes about Paddington Station. It has two grocery stores, many restaurants, and connections to several tube lines, including the amazing new Elizabeth line. The Heathrow Express train leaves from Paddington every 15 minutes and gets you to Terminals 2&3 in just 15 minutes and Terminal 5 in about 20. If you are not into riding the tube, there is a taxi rank right outside the station, so you can always count on getting a taxi easily. Additionally, there is a bus station area with connections throughout the city. There isn't a place you can't get to from Paddington.