I spent about 45 days in the apartment and overall I would highly recommend this apt. First and foremost Paul the host was very accessible and responsive which was one of my biggest concerns as an American coming to london and not knowing how things work there or where to get assistance should I need it etc. He was also great in terms of accommodating me on requests and answering questions whenever I had it in a very timely manner. The apartment looked like the photos and it was a very comfortable stay. Will put some highlights of the standouts and some improvements that I think would make the place even better. Overall, i would highly consider the is apt again on my next trip if not one of his other properties.
GREAT:
* location amazing was like 2 blocks to bond street underground and 6-7 to Oxford circus, in quiet neighborhood , supermarket is like a 5-7 min walk away and you are just blocks to shopping and action , great restaurants
* the street it is located is very nice and quiet , very neighborhoodly, anyone looking for a quiet place to return to would find this very agreeable
* apartment high ceilings made the place especially comfortable, bedroom was very roomy also. Closets were supplied well with lots of hangers and good closet space for one bedroom.
* good lighting through the apartment
*bathroom- double sink awesome , water pressure and temp were great
* washer/dryer worked really well and easy . Had small issue with slow drain at one point but Paul sent maintenance almost immediately.
* kitchen overall had everything you need ( see below for additional rec)
* pickup/ key drop off was very easy and having 24 hour in person access point was a great comfort.
* sofa bed is good size and comfortable enough for a few days should you need an additional bed.
* extra blankets / bedding available if you need
*converter available
* Netflix available
Improvements/notes:
* the apt is very quiet generally which is really great but like all homes in london you will be able to hear your neighbor upstairs when they are moving about but certainly no more than one would expect. There is also faint underground sound that you can hear in the bedroom but again on both of these points anyone who live close or in a city will not find it an issue at all.
* my experience has been that internet sometimes cuts out or is intermittent especially in the bedroom at times
* the tv in bedroom had several times where internet was not connecting during certain times of the day.
* AC/fan - is great for an American especially that this place has AC / fan but temperature only goes to 18c (around 65) but it didn’t feel like 65, maybe closer to 69. It was alright while I was there and wasn’t too terrible but I was there during month of May. I think summer months would have been a big issue for me since I am accustom to having AC and cool temperatures.
* kitchen could use a coffee machine , some extra steak knives and a sharper cutting knife. Also perhaps an oven safe dish and baking sheet for any cooking or warming in the oven.
* they could improve in a better vacuum as it doesn’t easily do the job so well given it’s carpet so takes a bit if you are just trying to be tidy during your stay.
* some extra provision for basics would be good ( extra garbage bags, aluminum foil, dish wash / laundry wash liquid) I had to purchase all of it while I was there which isn’t a big deal given my long stay but in a shorter term stay of a few days or a week I think it would be annoying for me as a renter to have to spend extra to have some of those needed basics available.
All in all this was an excellent place and any of these improvements would only make it that much better. Thanks !