Gene and Gene's place is truly a gem! I have just moved to London for a grad school program, but my flat wasn't available for two weeks after I had to arrive, and during these two weeks I had to stay in quarantine as I moved from New York. Before arrival, Gene was very communicative and quick in her responses, and it was a breeze getting settled into her home. Once there, the house was lovely! Very bright and airy, full of beautiful artworks, and a lovely garden in the back. The house was spotless, and I really appreciated the efforts Gene has made to make it a Covid-safe house as well. Gene even provided extra face masks, cleaning wipes, hand sanitizer and more for her guests! Gene herself is a very sweet and kind person, very respectful of noise and if you want to keep to yourself. But, we also enjoyed watching TV together if you felt like socializing! As for the neighborhood, it is lovely! Surrounded by very charming houses, quiet, peaceful, and seems very family-oriented. From the house, it is less than a 10-minute walk to the nearby high street, where there are plenty of markets, shops, and whatever else you could need. Staying with Gene was very lovely, the two weeks passed by in a wink without a single thing to complain about. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in London but want to stay in quieter and less hectic areas!