Amaia was an amazing hostess. Our flight from Chicago was delayed four hours, but Amaia still made sure to be home when we arrived well into the evening on a Friday night. She was warm, accommodating, and incredibly thoughtful. She even washed our breakfast dishes the next morning so we wouldn't lose anymore time sightseeing. Amaia's cat, Tuesday, was a sweet little addition.

Amaia always offered tea, coffee, juice, and any other breakfast items we were interested in. She also allowed us to cook our own food in the mornings and one evening when we picked up the most amazing meat pies from the Borough Market.

Amaia's home is beautiful; it's filled with great mid-century furniture and art work, including her own humorous and thought-provoking pieces.

The space downstairs was really perfect for a couple or a single person. We had full run of the bedroom, en suite bath, and the living room. The bed was firm, but cozy, with plenty of pillows. It seemed at first on the small side for a couple who's used to an American King, but we fit quite nicely! There was plenty of closet and shelf space to unload our things. Everything was clean and as listed.

Amaia's place is in a great location - close to the Columbia Flower Market and an easy bus ride to the London Bridge, where we could set out for many of the top sights (London Tower Bridge, Shakespeare's Globe, The Monument, the Tate, St. Peter's, etc.). Then from that drop off we were able to take a boat to the West End to see West Minster, Buckingham Palace, etc.

Just a tip: Get a week travel pass if you come for three or more days, then you can get around really easily, plus you'll also get to print 2-for-1 vouchers to many of the attractions.