As soon as we booked Bea's place she immediately communicated with us via email, and every time we emailed her a question she quickly responded. She checked in during our stay as well. Our plane arrived early in the morning, and Bea accommodated our early arrival and was there to greet us. The flat was clean and everything we needed was there. The location is great - just around the corner from the underground and bus stop, close to restaurants and shops, quiet yet close to the action. We traveled with 2 teenage boys, so one slept in the small bedroom and the other slept on the pull out sofa in the living room. My older son ended up breaking his ankle shortly before our trip, so the 4th floor walk up was a bit of a challenge - 69 steps up a spiral staircase. We made sure that he only walked down and up once a day.

The location is really stellar. Only a block to both Notting Hill Gate tube station (3 lines go there) and about 4-5 really useful bus routes. Many eateries and supermarkets within a few blocks. The Mall Tavern less than a block away was homey with excellent food. There's also a bike share there which we'd like to try next time when health of all parties and weather is a bit better.