So I've stayed at Lina's place numerous times but never for this long. Usually it's 2 or 3 weeks but this time it was a month and a half. My review of this place hasn't changed. It's still my favorite Airbnb in London. Let me explain why.
First, I love that I'm not staying with a family. I'm not a fan of being watched as I come and go so this fits into what I'm comfortable with.
Second, the location is amazing. It's extremely central. You can take either a 4 minute, one stop train ride to Victoria Station by just walking 3 minutes to the overground station OR get on the bus that's just around the corner for 15 minutes. Need to go to Victoria Coach Station? Then take the same train to Victoria Station and then walk for 5 minutes OR take the bus for 15 minutes. You can also just walk to Victoria Station or the Coach Station in about 25ish minutes. The walk there is very nice and easy!
Third, the price is unbeatable. Don't believe me? Look at the options out there. For the same price you can pay for a small, ugly room with a family looking over you or you can get a hotel near the airport which is an hour from everything and in the end will cost you more on travel the central London alone. I've tried a lot of different combos and found that this is the best place to stay.
Fourth, the place is nice, spacious and airy. It really feels like a home to me so it's a bummer when it's booked (which is like 99.999% of the time lol). There's also really good wi-fi, a washer and dryer, fridge and lots of other ammenities.
Fifth, I'm slightly anti-social and this place still works for me lol. I think during my whole stay I bumped into two people. Most of the time everyone is out doing stuff so if you feel like staying in, ordering food and living your vacation fantasy you can do that without a problem.
Sixth, the place is kept clean regardless of what you see in a few of the reviews here. Basically, when someone leaves the cleaning person comes and cleans. That happens often, I want to say about every 2 to 3 days. They clean the bathroom, kitchen and the newly empty room(s). There's constant cleaning going on so I don't understand the complaints. I mean, if you don't know how to keep your room clean or you require someone to clean up after you go to a hotel then or hire a personal maid.
Seventh, there's plenty of food around. There's a big Tesco Express about a 6 minute walk away. A Sainsbury's local about 3 minutes away. A Little Waitrose less than 3 minutes away. There are a lot of options. As for food places I would recommend in the area? Try Hot Take's Salt & Pepper Chicken and add rice to the order. Also, Pho Ta has a boiled rice with chicken meal that is delicious. And oddly enough, I hate to say it but I really enjoyed the thin crust pizza from Dominos. I know, I'm such an American lol.
Lastly, let's talk about the noise. I don't want to go into details about my personal issues but loud noises really bother me. The only noises you will hear come from when people close the front door, walk up the steps and when someone is using the kitchen or washer and dryer. None of it was due to street noise or obnoxiously loud. As I said before though, most of the time no one is actually there to make noise to being with. Also, most people have enough common sense to shut up or keep it down after 10pm or 11pm. Not once was I woken up by loud noises or people acting a mess.
I could go on and on but I'll stop here. All I have to say is that Lina is a great host, she will help you when you need it, she's not mean or scary to talk to lol, and I love staying here and I can't wait to do it again soon. Hope this review helps.