Our experience with Ysk and his place was nothing but positive from start to finish. He was an extremely kind and accommodating host, and even wrote while I was in flight to warn me of the Piccadilly tube strike and offer alternate suggestions for getting to his place. The cottage itself was clean and comfortable with all the necessary amenities despite being a 17th century building. The Hammersmith location turned out to be incredibly convenient for sightseeing as you can reach just about any point in the city on one of the four Underground lines at the nearby station. Plus you can't beat the sunrise and sunsets on the river. We had such a nice time, we didn't want to leave. This host is highly recommended.