Prior to moving in the communication from Geoff and Claire was superb, so it was no surprise when I met them that they were lovely people. I was put at ease with a coffee, a hug, and an invitation for my family to treat their home as ours; which is exactly what we did.

It is not often that a house meets the needs of my 20 year old son, my wife and me. But Geoff and Claire's house did. We all loved our time there. The neighbourhood delights (good restaurants, excellent take-aways, open green spaces and transport) are right on your doorstep. Yet, once you step over the threshold and in to the house you are cocooned from it all.

The house is stylish but not modish. The blend of high end carefully chosen pieces of furniture and appliances with flea-market finds is always a good way to make a house comfortable; add into that the personal pieces (such as photographs, children's drawings and books) and you have a home where you can just get on with living your life.

Claire and Geoff's home is, for me, what Air BnB is all about. The sharing of a way of life and a willingness to open that up to others. I really do recommend this wonderful home to anyone who wants a base in London.