This is my first airbnb experience as a guest, and i would say it was the best decision ever. We were six members, and stayed in London for a week.
Firstly, Fernando is a very responsible and caring host. He was there when we arrived at the apartment and helped us go around the house. During our time in London he was constantly in touch and made us feel like we were at home. The place is beautifully decorated.
The location of the place was fantastic. It is just next to the tube stations, which made getting to the center very easy. Oxford street is just a ten minute walk away. The area is very safe, in a quiet neighborhood. A couple of days we returned well after midnight, and there were groups of young couples sitting on benches at the park around the corner. There are lovely pubs and restaurants nearby. We only tried the italian Cafe Bianco on the last night, and this is highly recommended, with the restaurant serving home cooked pastas and pizzas. Supermarkets are nearby, with Tesco Express and another one open 24 hours.
The home itself is very lovely, with great facilities. Washing machine, dishwasher,induction stove, microwave, refrigerator, wifi, printer, a great collection of books and dvds, all added to the experience of staying at home. We bought supplies from the supermarket, and each morning before leaving, we would cook a sumptuous breakfast.
There are two bedrooms, and two sofa beds in the living room, and we all had restful sleeps. I am a bit fussy about bathrooms, and i tend to base my choices around them. For anyone who is as fussy as me, I say look no further. The two bathrooms here are very spacious, clean, with a great shower pressure and hot water.
We had a lovely and memorable time. My trip this time took me to Switzerland, Paris and London, and my experience is that the location and the quality of your accomodation in each city makes a lot of difference to your enjoyment. Here we had lots of space, saved money ( else we had to book 3 rooms), and had a great time.