I absolutely loved my stay in Max and Billie's flat in Linden Gardens! I arrived in London in the morning and spent the day exploring, ending up in Notting Hill to familiarize myself with the area. I contacted Billie to make sure I had found the correct building, and she invited me to check in a bit early, which was wonderful after an awful overnight flight.
The flat was perfect for me. I appreciated having a fridge so I could do a bit of grocery shopping, and while I did not cook, the kitchen was equipped with everything I would have needed to do so. The bed was comfortable and the linens warm and cozy, and I got nice warm water every time I used the shower. I made use of the hair dryer and iron, and I was very grateful for the ability to do a load of laundry in the building so I could pack lighter and have fresh, clean clothes for the next leg of my journey. The Klevio app is quite clever and easy to use. I also appreciated the binder with information about the flat and things to do and places to eat. I did probably a little too much research prior to my trip, and the recommendations in the binder helped me narrow down where I wanted to go.
The neighborhood is just perfect in so many ways. You walk one way and you feel as if you are in a movie, with big beautiful buildings that must hold so much history, cozy cafes and shops hidden away behind ivy-covered walls, and gated parks that were lush and green still this time of year. Walk another way, and just around the corner is the tube station and the bustling
city street full of everything you could possibly need--grocery stores, restaurants from fast food to fancy, Boots, banks, etc. This location is really the best of both worlds! And most importantly to me as a woman traveling alone, I felt safe at all times, even when I was out and about late at night or early in the morning.
Billie checked in during my stay to warn me of a fire alarm test and to make sure my stay was going well, which was much appreciated. I walked out the front door every morning with a smile on my face, unable to believe my fortune in finding such a lovely place to stay. I cannot wait to make many return trips to London, and I will always check to see what Max and Billie have available!