Maria is a great host with a wonderful home, in a very interesting location, and with some very tasteful artwork. She was very good in communicating, made me very welcome and made some superb recommendations for the diverse local bars and restaurants - which are on the doorstep. The tube station is very close but you don't need to go far to find all you need. The bedroom was very clean and comfortable, as was the private bathroom that had a very good shower. There were some nice touches such as the toiletries in the bathroom and the refreshments in the kitchen. Maria has an amazing book collection - I hope to return and spend some time browsing through it!