Rob and Emiko are truly wonderful people! They make their home feel like your home. I hope to cross paths with them again one day!
Their communication was excellent and the first night my flight was so incredibly delayed getting in and they were more than willing to stay up and wait for me no matter the hour (I decided to stay at a hotel near the airport instead since it was so late).
I stayed for 3 weeks as I was in town for work and they cleaned my room weekly including changing of towels and sheets (which I greatly appreciated!). If I needed anything I could text them and they were more than accommodating.
Even though I chose not to have breakfast downstairs, they still set it up daily and gave me milk and ginger ale when I arrived which was a nice gesture!
I loved my conversations with them both and getting to know more about them, their family, and their stories.
I stayed in the 3rd floor room which was a perfect size. The two windows and Romeo and Juliet balcony made it durable during the heat wave of London without AC. I loved all the natural sunlight which is big for me.
The only downside which didn’t bug me too much was Heathrow’s airplanes coming in (mostly at night and early morning). They can be loud as they go right over Clapham and since you need to keep the windows open for cool air then it was extra loud. It didn’t wake me too much and again wasn’t a huge deal.
The location is perfect. I loved Clapham and really enjoyed taking the bus and underground train each day to work and different adventures around the city. So easy to get anywhere! Clapham is a fun neighborhood with lots of restaurants and bars as well in multiple directions. The park is great especially for working out and hanging out (lots of young adults hang out there especially on the weekends).
Rob and Emiko also gave me great suggestions for my time in London. Again can’t thank them enough for a wonderful experience! Definitely believe the great reviews cause they are true!