I stayed at Pat's place for my first ever London trip, and it did not disappoint!
A few things to make clear: the location is not in the heart of London and the room itself is small. But all this is made very clear in Pat's listing. Her post clearly indicates that the airbnb listing is near Willesden Junction, and is a "small and cozy" room.
That being said, it was only a 5-8 minute walk (depending on your pace) to Willesden Junction to board the Bakerloo line train that got me to Picadilly within another 25 minutes. So while it's not exactly in the touristy area, it was incredibly convenient and was great for saving money compared to the much more expensive or less comfortable listings that would have been closer. Long nights out were no problem because the N18 bus line was just around the corner.
Despite being a very cozy room, it was everything I needed - and included a personal washroom! I can not stress how fantastic it was to not have to share a shower or toilet with anyone else. This was actually the selling point to me. Everything was clean and comfortable, and I didn't have to coordinate bathroom time.
But above all this, Pat was an incredible host and provided exceptional hospitality. She gave me tips to navigate London, advice on when I should visit the tourist traps, and even did my laundry for me when I asked her for permission to use her washing machine! Definitely unexpected and YMMV with the last part, but because of her, I was able to go see Stonehenge, Bath, and Windsor on my last full day in London instead of being busy with laundry.
Thank you again Pat!