First and foremost Julie is a WONDERFUL host. She and her fiancé were very kind and welcoming. You see them very little, only if you need anything they’re there to help. They give you your key upon arrival and you can come and go as you please. Just keep in mind that with their small children they ask for quiet in the evening. Also something to be aware of is that with small children, a reasonable amount of noise is to be expected, especially in the mornings. So if you’re looking for perfect silence, a household with kids may not be entirely feasible. For us, we were up early and ready to go so this didn’t bother us too much.
The upstairs bedroom with the vaulted ceilings and opening windows is beautifully simplistic. It was a perfect size for 1 or 2. Depending on where you’re from, your phone may not be able to read the WiFi in the upstairs bedroom. Ours did not, and I will say the hosts offered to look into it several times to no fault of theirs. WiFi just wasn’t that important to us on vacay but feel free to ask them for assistance if you have trouble.
Speaking of trouble, if you need advise getting around London Julie was very helpful and knowledgeable. The hosts made us feel very comfortable in our temporary environment. Very easy to ask for anything you may need.
Food is not allowed in the rooms but drinks are so I would keep that in mind. As well as being aware that the check in time is later than some typically are. So if you have a morning flight you’ll have to make additional accommodations for yourself and your luggage such as a hostel or a luggage locker.
If you can live with these simple accommodations this place and neighborhood are a wonderful place to stay. Very safe and easy to maneuver through, and it’s only a half hour away from Central London via the tube.