I would like to start by thanking Michael for being so helpful. It was our first time in London and we wanted to stay near The Emirates Stadium as we are Arsenal supporters from Canada. I needed a UK address for my match ticket delivery and Michael was willing to help me out with that as well. Thank you again. When we arrived in London, I contacted him with our arrival time at the flat and he had someone waiting for us with the keys.
The location is perfect. 1 minute walk to the underground at Finsbury Station. Why is Finsbury important? Well, its a junction point on the tube, there are many busses that pass through the station and its on the Picadilly line that takes you directly to Heathrow airport. One day we decided to take the scenic route back and we took the #29 bus from Trafalgar Square. It took us right to Finsbury Station. Make sure to get an Oyster card it's well worth it. We were no more than a 20 min tube ride to the tourist areas of London.
It's a convenient safe neighborhood with grocery, take away and a Costa coffee shop within a 1 minute walk. We grabbed an Americano every morning at Costa (so close you can't resist). My son and I had the late night munchies and took a two minute walk to Emparo Pizza for a take away pie. For you Arsenal fans, it's a 5 minute walk to Highbury and a 10 min walk to the Emirates. I recommend the Twelve Pins for a pre-match pint and decent pub food any other time.
My 15 year old son and I were very comfortable and safe. The bed is comfy and they have a good choice of TV channels. I recommend this flat if you're looking for an affordable, convenient flat that is a short tube ride to the London sites.