If I could give more stars I would.
Firstly the room is comfortable, spacious and bright. It is quiet at night and your privacy is completely respected. There is a lock on the door for more anxious travellers.
The house is kept to a very high standard of cleanliness without feeling sterile. There is a secure private garden which catches the sun throughout the day and a fabulous sound system in the kitchen. There is a separate fridge for guests, and there is every possible utensil and pan for cooking your own delicious meals as well as complete freedom to do so.
The location is incredible, especially for the cost of the stay. The Airbnb is located on a quiet street, but within a stone's throw of great public transport which can get you into the heart of London in 20mins. There is also plenty of green space around for exploring and exercise.
The real reason for a stay here, however, is the host. Giuliana and her son are so warm, funny and gracious. Giuliana was flexible with my check-in and throughout my stay. She was kind when I made any small mistakes in adapting to the new space and was ready to answer any and all questions I had. She is also a fantastic baker and has an excellent coffee machine. If you are lucky enough to join her in a baking session you will definitely have a great time and learn something!
I stayed for three(ish) weeks with my pet rabbit while I was going through a stressful house sale and international relocation and I left feeling like family. Giuliana was even generous enough to help me with packing and shipping my stuff and was super accomodating of my pet rabbit.
I had such a nice time staying with Giugiu and sharing a glass of wine/cup of coffee and many jokes. I will certainly be back, even if it is just for a slice of cake and a catch-up! I was very sad to leave; she and her home are truly a haven.