This was the first time I rented this apartment. I have rented several apartments in London on different visits, and this is now my favorite apartment in my favorite area. (I used to stay nearer the center of London, but now I prefer to use the tube to get around and spend my nights in a quieter residential area.) The apartment was perfect for my grown son and me. It would also be perfect for a couple or a single person. You are in a residential area on a quiet street, but shopping streets with lots of shops and restaurants are a 1-3 minute walk away (Sainsbury and Whole Foods for groceries). You are walking distance (about 7 minutes from both the Notting Hill Gate tube stop and the Kensington High Street tube stop) for easy tube access to all the tourist sights of London. (Be sure to buy an Oyster card to pay for traveling on the tube when you first arrive, as it makes things so easy.) Portobello Road Market, Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens, and a number of museums are also within easy walking distance. The host, Lina, personally greeted us and showed us where everything was in the apartment. She uses this apartment for visiting family and friends, and she treats her guests the same way. She provided a basket full of various teas and coffee, a loaf of bread, eggs, milk, and a basket of fruit, crisps, and snack bars. There is a washer and dryer and Lina provided laundry pods. The bedding was high quality and very comfortable. She had a basket full of toiletries in case you forgot anything. We needed a place to store our bags for several hours when we left, and Lina very kindly made arrangements with the doorman to hold them for us (we tipped him, of course). This apartment is a true gem and an excellent value! And Lina is a wonderful host!