SAFE - JOYFUL - PRIVATE ROOM IN LONDON OASIS WITH 5-STAR HOST
I was looking for a place to stay in my first month in London - to arrive, be able to find my own place but already fully dive into work life.
I stayed with Anne for almost 5 weeks, and I could not have been more blessed (I wanted to extend even further already on the 2nd day).
Her house - a beautiful collection of arts, nature, color and joy - is a true oasis in London’s busy jungle.
Anne is an outstanding person and host, always welcoming, helpful, and just a joy to be around, with a great sense of humour.
Anne has the best & most unique recommendations from arts & culture to food, and is also always very keen to explore London’s treasures together. Anne embodies the true Air BnB spirit - a place where you feel home away from home where both host and guest are keen to get to know each other’s culture.
I had just moved my life from Australia to London, and was -frankly - scared that I wouldn’t find a warm-hearted surrounding in London. On top, before coming to London, i was cautious about the safety of a female, travelling alone, and sharing a place with other people. But this worry was washed away from the moment Anne opened the door, and I could have not felt safer & more welcome living with Anne, her son Franz and the 3 adorable dogs.
The area is very convenient & safe- very quiet street but just 5 mins to the next tube station or to buses to Oxford circus, and 10 mins walk to buses that takes you to Victoria. The area also has many small cafes, restaurants and the upper end of portobello road. Lots to discover ! The Room, bath and kitchen have a lovely decor, are very comfortable and have everything you need. Everything is very clean !!
I can only wish - and hope - for that all future guests will be as kind, respectful, open and joyful to Anne as she is to her guests. You can definitely relax and unwind from a busy day, but I highly recommend taking the chance to have a tea with Anne, she has some incredible stories to share from her colorfoul life and I could learn a lot about London, England and the English language from her.
It was hard to leave on my day of departure, but luckily I just moved 30 mins away - and will see Anne very soon again :)