Staying at Cristina & Stefano's apartment was my first Airbnb experience. I travelled to London with my mother for a week. It was our first time visiting the city. As a newbie, of course, I worried and didn't know what to expect. But the second my Mom and I entered the destination, we were warmly welcomed by the hosts who made us feel at home right away. Cristina and Stefano are wonderful people, easy going, very caring, kind, and attentive. Our stay felt more like a visit of our old friends who did everything to make us feel comfortable and welcomed in a foreign city. The apartment is very cosy, spacious, and tidy. We were lucky to catch several sunny days and enjoy the garden, which became our getaway place from the busy city. Having our own big bathroom with a bath and a shower was very convenient. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to eat breakfast in the mornings offered by the hosts either at home or in the lovely garden, or we could always grab English breakfast at the coffee shops nearby. Cristina and Stefano would always offer us a warm cup of tea or a glass of wine and listen to our stories after an exhausting day full of sightseeing. We really enjoyed having friendly evening conversations with them sharing our global experiences or just talking about life. Since I've never been to London before, I highly appreciated useful tips and advice Cristina and Stefano gave us about what places we could check out and how to get to them. In terms of location, their house is just perfect for those who go to London on business or just visiting. Overground trains run every 10 min to Victoria and London Bridge and the station is only 5 min walking. My Mom and I became big fans of taking a double-decker to the city, amazing experience especially for those who love rides :), and there is a number of busses just around the corner from the apartment. Besides visiting the center city, we were also interested in residential neighborhoods where tourists pretty much never get to. Brixton is only 10 min by bus, and is a great hub (especially for young people) with lots of bars, authentic coffee and wine shops, and the Brixton market. Brixton Village reminded me a lot of Brooklyn with people caring about their community and repurposing everything around them, very aspiring. Dulwich Village is another amazing place worth visiting which is about 15-20 min of a pleasant walking. If you want to experience proper and classic England - get scones and tea at the Dulwich Gallery surrounded with green lawns and cheerful locals. Cristina and Stefano made our one-week-stay unforgettable and very special. I highly recommend to stay at Cristina and Stefano's if you are looking for cosy-homy atmosphere, friendly environment, close location to the city, safe neighborhood, and unforgettable memories. My Mom and I were honored to be the first Russians...