Phil is the true embodiment of what Airbnb originally stood for (Hosts that offered their own homes, as opposed to companies renting out lifeless spaces). He is the perfect host that brought us into his lovely home, and a lovely home it is. From the onset, his communication was amazing. He provided detailed instructions for our stay there, checked in with us every so often to see if we're okay, answered our trivial questions and even left us a bottle of welcome wine :).
His place is beautifully done (I really need your interior designer!) and perfect for our two-week home. Kitchen was well-equipped (oven, toaster, big fridge, cutleries etc) and sufficiently stocked for the small things that you don't want to buy for a short stay (e.g. oil, lots of spices, sugar and tea). Bathroom came with shower gel, and we had clean linen, towels, floormats sufficient for our stay there (even extras to change if you wanted to). There's a TV and the sofa is so comfortable I fell asleep on it many times. Washing machine, hairdryer, iron, huge study room, and a really nice garden with seating area and a bbq pit. We ate our meals out there on a nice day.
It's a quiet, safe and lovely neighbourhood. 7 mins walk to the bus stop which takes you directly to the heart of London in 40 mins (Holborn and beyond) so it's perfect if you're looking for a nice base to explore London. The up and coming Southbank is even nearer at 20 mins or so which has plenty to offer for the more hip and artsy. Buses run 24 hours a day. The overground is 10 mins walk away if you're venturing further away or want to get to your destination faster.
The neighbourhood has a big Sainsbury about 10 mins walk away. There are also 2 excellent bakeries, and eat out/takeaway places on two main streets a few minutes walk away.
All in all, a lovely place which we could not fault and did not want to leave.