I think we were seduced by the photo of the street - gorgeous!
We were disappointed to find that we had booked a basement flat. The bedroom area was particularly dark and gloomy , with heavy metal grills on the doors and windows. It would be more honest if the description stated that the flat is a basement.The outside space is tiny, with flimsy furniture, and is overlooked by other properties, so not useable. As the summer temps get higher, ventilation will become an issue, as we found the place to be quite warm at night in late June.
Interior is spacious with good kitchen and bathroom, but the rest of the space is dated, with patched carpet, feels unloved, and in need of minor repairs in places. Because we were there for six days, we booked a place with W. machine and dryer. However, this combination machine/dryer didn't spin properly or dry the clothes. On the plus side, the bed had nice cotton sheets, and was comfortable, wifi was strong, and there were two tube stations within a 10 min walk. Also, the location is lovely, especially with Kensington Park so close.
However, for the price, we think there are better properties in the area, plus we missed the personal touches that come with an owner/operator, as opposed to a property run by an agent.