Matt, Lawrence, Michele, and King Tubby are fantastic hosts! Matt checked in with me about my arrival time and always responded to any inquiries. When I had to make a last minute change he was flexible and was there when I arrived. He helped carry up my big suitcase and also found a place for me to dine as most places had closed for the night. I requested Matt to send me a list of things to do around their home. The next morning I had it in my inbox! Their place is very well located. The overground is 5 mins away and underground about 15 mins. There are lots of cafes, bakeries, parks, restaurants (a lot of Vietnamese on Kingsland Road) to choose from. The canal is a short walk away. The room itself is a bright sunny well-used space. Everything is thoughtfully placed. Be it an umbrella for the unpredictable rain or the many chest of drawers to store away everything you have or a scrumptious chocolate bar from a local chocolatier. Matt made space for me to store food in the refrigerator. And because I was there for a short while they very kindly offered to let me use their spices and condiments. A wonderful surprise was a lunch invite from Matt (which I missed :( ) and a coffee treat from Fabrique. Lawrence was very helpful in planning my trips to Oxford and other places in London. When my mother arrived, Lawrence helped carry her many bags up the flight of stairs. Michele was very kind and thoughtful and made us a gift bag with a beautiful handwritten note from all of them. Michele invited me for her birthday dinner (which I could not make :( ). However, I got to be a part of Michele's inspirational birthday pledge! She requested her friends to bring small items (snack bars, toothpaste, toothbrush, paper towel etc.) in lieu of gifts and prepared 12 care packages and gave them away to homeless people around London. I am definitely adopting this act of giving for my birthdays. As for King Tubby, the cat, he wants to be fed and stroked under his chin! :)) I never knew of a cat who loves cucumbers. On our last evening, my mother cooked a lovely Indian meal which we all enjoyed very much. Throughout the time we lived in their beautiful home, we felt like housemates rather than guests!
Thank you for a wonderful experience and memories that we will cherish forever. I highly recommend their place and I will definitely stay here again on my next trip to London.