We have just returned from an absolutely stellar stay at Martin's Kensington apartment. The pictures on the airbnb site barely manage to capture how spacious, comfortable, and homey this place is - I was actually quite stunned, being used to smaller accommodations in previous London stays.
Martin met us at the door and took the time to make sure we were familiar with the apartment's amenities as well as orient us to the neighborhood and local transport. The fridge and kitchen were well stocked with basic foods so we could have some refreshment after the day's travel. There was plenty of storage space for our items (four travelers), plus many things that overall added up for a more pleasant stay - very fast wi-fi, TV with movies to watch in the evenings (very nice when tired and footsore after sightseeing), laundry machine, dishwasher. All in all, the apartment was an extremely comfortable place for my family of four to spend our five days in London.
The neighborhood is well served by public transport (Shepherd's Bush underground, bus C1/49 among others) and groceries, restaurants, shops and pubs are within a 5-10 minute walk. That said, the apartment itself is on a quiet, tree-lined street of 19th century townhouses - overall a great atmosphere!
I would recommend this most highly for families/small groups who like exploring on their own, save a bit of money by being able to do a bit of their own cooking, and retreat from the busy-ness of central London after doing some sightseeing.
I should also add that throughout the booking process, communication with Martin was always prompt, courteous, and informative. An absolute pleasure to deal with.
Many thanks to Martin for a terrific stay!