Our stay in Nicola's house was wonderful. Communication with her was great from the beginning and we truly enjoyed our time in London spending time in the neighborhood. Actually, the fact that the house is in between Clapham Commons and Brixton, allowed us to explore both neighborhoods. We felt in love with Brixton Village, a really cool market with amazing food in Brixton. The subway is 10-15 minutes away. There are also buses very close that you can take to avoid the walk. It's a safe area. We totally enjoyed and recommend Nicola's place.