Pros:
Amazingly convenient location across the street from the Northern Line station.
Terrific food places, cafes, international restaurants & groceries, bookstores
Deep bathtub and excellent hot water
East facing windows when the sun is out!
Great heat!
Clean and good appliances
Great response from the hostess and her local contact John.
I kind of fell in love with this little flat, to be honest. Perfect for one person and coming and going out about the city.
Cons:
On a VERY BUSY AND NOISY city street. Sirens, traffic, loud people, trash trucks at all hours.
Entrance is by a back alley and up a sketchy flight of stairs. However, once I got used to the place, it was fine. I felt quite safe.
There are several flights of stairs all the way up.
The apartment is a little "raw"--not quite finished-out, and a bit funky around the edges.
I had to supply my own toilet paper, washing-up liquid, etc.