First of all, I cannot stress enough how easy it is to be Valeria's guest. She is kind and does her best to help you feel at home, so this is a big plus, especially for longer visits like mine (3 months). It's not easy to share a home with someone who is not kind, so this is a big plus.
The apartment has pros and cons, so I hope this helps future guests:
PROS:
- Location: it's perfect. Super close to the metro, but also from a train station and several bus stops that can take you from North London to anywhere you'd like.
- The bathroom is clean. Valeria makes sure of it.
- The room is decent and it has enough closet space.
- You have full access to the kitchen (in London AirBNBs, apparently, that's a luxury) and the kitchen is well equipped enough. There is usually someone cooking, but again, the hosts are nice and will respect your cooking time if you need it.
CONS:
- It is in a bustling place, so there is noise from the street. Nothing anyone can do about it. Weekends can be particularly noisy.
- This is a personal note, but the mattress is very soft. If you prefer a firmer mattress, this can be a bit uncomfortable.
- The flat is in an old building, so it probably could use some renewing.
That all said, you are paying for the location with this one. It is a nice place to stay (even in longer stays), but keep in mind that living so unbelievably close to everything means you will get the noise that comes with it.