This Airbnb prioritizes aesthetics over usability & safety. I booked a long-term stay and left disappointed.
Though the unit is an 8 min walk to the tube, as a woman staying alone I felt unsafe walking home at night in the area. And since the unit is surrounded by neighbors’ windows it didn't feel private.
The unit is described as a ‘lower level flat’, but it's a basement. And the steep staircase to the entrance is very slippery when it rains. The unit accumulated a lot of dust, and was dusty upon arrival. And there was a looming musty smell in the space. During my stay the entrance door lock was broken as well as the entrance light. I dealt with repairmen many times which was inconvenient. The bathroom shower was very uncomfortable because of the low pressure & limited hot water. Further there is no kitchen hood for ventilation - so cooking is difficult.
After my trip the host tried to charge me for using displayed items such as candles & matches. Overall I had a poor experience.