This was our first experience with bnb. We wanted to go to London for new year but wanted a cheaper option than staying in a hotel. We chose Emily's flat because of its location and also because it is self contained and we were a bit nervous about staying in someones home and feeling like we couldn't relax.
The flat was perfect for what we wanted. It is just like the pictures except there is a shower rather than a bath in the bathroom now. It's clean, modern, warm and the bed is unbelievably comfy, I slept like a baby! Emily provides towels and loo roll, and milk and biscuits were in the kitchen which was a lovely welcoming touch.
The location of the flat is literally a couple of minutes from Belsize Park tube and from there it is a hop and a skip on the Northern Line to any of the major London attractions.
The main street of Belsize Park is fairly quiet but there are a few restaurants and cafes. We also really liked Bugdens which is quite an upmarket supermarket with lovely cheese, olives, fresh pastries etc. Hampstead Heath is a short walk away and there are a lot more cafes and bakeries on the high street there, I would recommend going there for breakfast. Primrose Hill is also a short walk away in the other direction which then leads you to Regents Park. If you like walks or running there are lots of options for you close by.
We spent new years eve in Camden. We got the tube there and back but I think its only about a mile away. We also saw Fuerzabruta at the Roundhouse in Camden which was great. It finishes soon but I'd recommend having a look at whats on there if you fancy a show.
All in all a great trip and a lovely cosy flat to come home to, thanks Emily!