yes.. it was all pretty straight up. the best way to describe clair is professional.. she's not imposing, and she's not cuddly, and she's not standoffish.. right there in the middle.. it worked out ok.
the place is a basement which is obvious in photos, and it's what it looks like. Paddington is kind of a funny neighborhood, a combo of hotels, trains stations and not exactly fancy stuff, but what you need, although charming architecture. There are a few funny english things about the apartment, but it's fine for a short time.