I was welcomed warmly by Gabriel, who showed me around, then let me settle into the clean, comfortable room. Great to have a TV in the room, good wi-fi and exclusive-use bathroom next to the room. The bedroom has several drawers and shelves for guests to use. The apartment is on a quiet street – you can hear birdsong in the morning and owls in the evening. I slept soundly.
Guests are given kitchen cupboard space and a fridge to themselves. That’s a big advantage. I appreciated the big bottle of water too. Gabriel provided an excellent map of the neighbourhood and a list of recommended places to eat, drink, shop and visit. Do take a walk through Abney Park Cemetery and Nature Reserve.
Buses are nearby. I most often used Bus 106 to Finsbury Park tube station, but there are other options as well.
The hosts are two of the nicest guys you’d ever want to meet. Friendly, hospitable, thoughtful and generous with their space. They even brought me a souvenir from their weekend getaway! Thanks, Gabriel and Mecnun.