Max was indeed a "super" host. He was very responsive and proactively made recommendations and provided tips for our stay in London.
The location is excellent - 5 minutes from the Tottenham Court Rd station, a bus stop across the street, and a friendly coffee shop that I visited every morning right next door. A grocery store was a 10-minute walk and although we did most of our shopping and dining while we were out touring, there were shops, restaurants and pubs nearby, including the Christmas Market in Leicester Square and the Covent Garden Market, both within walking distance and both fun to visit.
The apartment was very nice and had all the amenities listed/needed. We cooked in a couple of nights and found everything we needed in the kitchen. And the bed was very comfortable. We were there during one of the coldest weeks in London, but heat and hot water were never a problem.