Alice’s apartment, a fourth floor walk up, is airy, bright and fresh with all modern conveniences. This is a private home, not a short-term commercial rental business, which we really appreciate. Short-term rentals on Airbnb have a significant negative impact on housing in major cities throughout the world depleting housing stock, taking affordable units off the market, driving up rents, and contributing to homelessness. This phenomenon is especially evident in London, we found, as we were madly looking for an apartment for our daughter during our stay, who recently moved to London.
http://www.sharebetter.org/story/new-report-shows-how-airbnb-short-term-rentals-have-hijacked-nyc-housing-market/

We did not meet Alice, but she sent Emily to meet us with two sets of keys and to show us around the apartment. Communication with Alice was extraordinary prior to and during our stay; she reached out and checked in with us to see if we needed anything. Alice’s flat is impeccably clean and beautifully furnished. She very thoughtfully provided us with fresh coffee, wholesome organic cereals, biscuits and jam. The flat is spacious, and furnished and finished to a high and stylish standard. The beds, towels and sheets, wifi, etc.: all excellent. Just a three-minute walk from Bethnal Green Station, getting around was very convenient.

We would not hesitate to stay here again when we return to London next year. Thank you so much!