I applied for Carla's flat but took her suggestion to rent her spare room as she was in London at the time I was travelling. I had not been looking to share but am so glad I did as I got to meet Carla and benefit from her valuable suggestions and answers to my queries. The flat is open and airy just as it looks. It is a roomy space on the ground floor, and the tube is very very close. The bedroom seemed larger than I had expected. The bathroom had a big tub with lots of hot water - a priority for me. Carla was extra helpful in letting me leave my luggage at hers when I had to run off to a course in the morning before transferring to my next place later in the day. I felt very comfortable at Carla's place; similar interests are not an expectation but are fun when they happen. A couple of nights later I ran into her on the street and it was so great to see her again.