Masha is an excellent, excellent host! We can’t recommend her place enough for anyone who wants an enjoyable stay in London! Two of Us had a fantastic time with her, and one of us stayed a week longer. In fact I had such a pleasant time with her that I now think of her more as a friend than a host! We actually had nice long meals together during which we talked about our travelling experiences, etc – yes, she made me a delicious meal of Risotto and I made her breakfast, and she is the kind of person who naturally makes you feel comfortable and at home (not to mention that she is so funny and well-travelled!)! I am so thankful for the opportunity to know Masha, who made every effort to ensure that I have the most pleasant stay ever! She even allowed me to store my cabin luggage at her place for 3 weeks afterwards, because she knows that I cannot afford to bring them with me everywhere on my subsequent travels. What an angel! The place is located in Lewisham – don’t believe it when people say it’s out of the way; it is really only 30 mins away from Charing Cross (including the walking time from the doorstep to Lewisham station). No change of trains is needed and I found the place rather convenient. There are a couple of supermarkets near the neighbourhood, and at the Lewisham market (on the way to Lewisham station) you can get a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at extremely cheap prices. Scattered around the market are the major banks of UK, and a Vodafone shop is just within sight (really convenient to purchase a SIM card with data). Overall I found the neighbourhood very much suitable for a few days of comfortable living! The room I stayed in was big and well-organised. The sofa bed is huge when completely pulled out, and the soft mattress provides good relief after a long day of walking getting! The toilet has a nice showerhead and water temperature and volume is easy to control. Masha has kindly allowed me to use everything in the kitchen (condiments, butter, etc) and basically everything in the house (washing machine, cloth rack, etc). You can even have lunch or dinner on the table in the unoccupied study room while gazing out into the quiet English neighbourhood decorated with stoney pavements and plenty of trees. The apartment itself is in a building that is safe, clean and easy to find. For those who are into old English charms, the lift is exactly like the ones you see in the movies – self-operated and complete metal railings and a manual light switch. Don’t worry about safety for the lift is sturdy and well-maintained! It’s a pity that I didn’t get to meet Masha’s husband John during my stay, but I’m sure he’s every bit as kind and cool as Masha. He’s an editor (I wish I had his...