Maria is a good host. The pictures of her apartment are accurate, her place was very clean. The apartment is in a quiet neighborhood. It's about a 10 minute walk to either Victoria station or Pimlico station. If you want to get food or drinks you have to walk to Warwick way ( 5 minute walk). There you'll find a couple of pubs and restaurants. Like I said this is a quite neighborhood, you won't find any shops open past 11pm. If you are looking for nightlife this isn't the neighborhood for you. But rest assured you'll get a good night's sleep.