This is my tenth stay in just over eighteen months which must speak for itself. I never reviewed the previous two visits as I'm aware that I would have been repeating myself but as this marks an anniversary of sorts, I thought it would be useful to remind prospective guests why I would always make this my preferred choice of accommodation in London.
You will not find two more warm and welcoming hosts within the Airbnb family. Nothing is too much trouble and you are treated like a friend rather than another anonymous guest.
The location is ideal having excellent transport links within a short walking distance. The close proximity to The Thames provides a great opportunity to take a scenic walk to the sights of central London, no more than a ten minutes walk away.
The bedroom is well appointed with one very comfortable double bed (solo guests preferred) and plenty of storage space. The bathroom and separate W. C. are clean and well equipped and virtually adjacent to the bedroom.
The flat overlooks the railway lines into Waterloo Station and although the sound of the passing trains is audible it has never been an issue and the train services do not run throughout the night in any case. Earplugs are provided as a precautionary measure for anyone who thinks the trains might generate a sleep-inducing level of disturbance.
Access to the ninth floor flat is via an electronically-accessed communal entrance with two lifts immediately facing you as you enter the building.
There will always be someone there to greet you on arrival so you will not be left to fend for yourself in unfamiliar surroundings.
There are a number of small shops, including a post office, only a matter of a couple of minutes walk away.
The hosts are very knowledgeable about the local area and are happy to offer all sorts of of tips about how to make the most out of your stay, should it be for business or pleasure or a mixture of both.
The flat is also home to a very well-behaved and friendly cat called Widget who is extremely endearing.
Since I first began staying here I have noticed how increasingly popular it's become so I'm doing myself a disservice by promoting it as one of the very best venues in which to stay but it would be disingenuous of me not to reflect my views as accurately and as genuinely as I'm able to.
Oh, and I've already booked my eleventh stay!
Enough said!