Blaise was excellent with communication and helping to get things prepared before my trip. I arrived to a clean and as-advertised flat in an incredible borough of North London.

As far as locale, tube access was a brief 2-3 minute walk and the pubs and eateries in the area seemed almost endless. The flat itself was perfect for me, spacious and comfortable and close to things I came to London to see and experience. From the Highbury & Islington station, you're a very brief tube ride from all the main attractions, but Islington is removed from the hotels and tourist-traps enough to feel like you're getting a real taste of life in London.

I don't want to say this was a complaint, more just a word of caution as it never really bothered me, but the bathroom has a sloped ceiling and can be a bit tricky for anyone that's taller than 6'. That said, it's manageable (I'm 6' and only bumped my head once), and the bathroom and bedroom upstairs were very clean and ideal.

As a host, Blaise was awesome. She left me a few pages of notes regarding the flat and getting around the area, some snacks and beverages, as well as a few guidebooks on the city of London. There were fresh linens on hand, toiletries, and everything I needed was easy to find. The wi-fi was fast and easy to access and there's a computer station with a printer should it be needed.

The one thing I'm worried about, as this was my first airbnb experience, is that Blaise may have set the bar too high for other ventures in the future. I never got the pleasure of meeting her in person, but she was always quick to respond and help out when needed and her flat was a big part of why I had such an amazing time in London. I would highly recommend staying here...as long as it doesn't interfere with my next trip to London, of course!