The place is as described and has plenty of natural sunlight. The neighborhood feels safe and there are plenty of places to eat nearby as well as large supermarket with great prices on groceries a bus stop away. There is also a post office near the bus stop, but be aware that a postcard stamp to America costs £1.35. I made the mistake of buying too many postcards assuming the postage wasn’t expensive. The post office provides currency exchange as well.
The underground station is a ways away from the apartment, so it’s best to not walk from there with heavy luggage. The bus stop is nearby though, and you can take bus 16 from Hyde Park corner, which is a stop on the Piccadilly line that runs from Heathrow airport, switch to bus 32 at Kilburn Station (or several others, as the two buses share a few stops on their route) and get off at Sheaveshill Avenue. We used buses 32 and 16 every day of our stay and always sat on the top deck to enjoy the views.
The washer/dryer combo is great to have, but the drying cycle is really long, about 2 and a half hours. It is probably better to dry clothes at the nearby launderette, but it’s possible to air dry them overnight on hangers as the apartment is sunny and warm. Bring extra towels if you need more than one, there is only one per person provided and we ladies usually need an extra towel for our hair.
The smoke detector is right above the oven. Be prepared to wave a towel below it when you open the hot oven (it might be a two person operation) as it seems to set it off even if the food isn’t burning.
The apartment is small but very comfortable and is exactly as pictured in the description. The bed is comfortable, the sofa is less so, but it worked well for our family. It would be a bit tight for four adults, but perfect for a family with younger kids, or, as in our case, a parent with two teenagers.
Simon is great at responding right away and providing the needed information. I definitely recommend this apartment for its host, comfort, amenities, and links to transportation. It is a good quiet place to return to after the hustle and bustle of central London. I will stay here again if visiting London in the future.