James was a great host - he provided all the amenities of a home. The photos are of an upper loft where the ceiling is only 3 feet high - great for kids. The main living area is on the small side but more than adequate for most. A big screen TV with more DVDs than you can imagine is provided for rainy days. On sunny days this corner apartment gets lots of good light through the many windows.

The area Battersea is up and coming. It's just across the Thames from Central London - a short hop by bus or taxi. It is not on the tube line. It's great to avoid the increasingly steep Central London prices while still remaining central. Ubers into central London ranged around 15 to 20 pounds (each way).

You do need to climb 2 flights of narrow stairs to get to the apartment - the entryway is a little pokey and there was rubbish/garbage just outside the door. The flat looks onto a quaint and vibrant square with restaurants, but the bedrooms are nicely tucked away from the noise. The main bed while low (in the European style) was comfortable and we slept well.