Overall, our stay at Agnes’s was fine. The best thing about the place, hands down, was the location. Being such a short walk from the tube and the overground was perfect. I also thought the terrace would have been great in warmer weather!
Unfortunately we were caught off-guard by a couple of things at the flat, and I think it’s important for me to mention them for anyone thinking of booking here.
The first thing is that Agnes’s flat is on the top floor, up 40+ narrow and steep stairs (and then another 17 steps once you get inside the flat). On the plus side you get nice views from the terrace - on the down-side it’s a pain with big bags and could be a huge problem for people with mobility issues.
The second thing was that there is no real living space inside the flat. There’s the bedroom, which has one small armchair and the bed, and the kitchen, with a large island and barstools around it and another armchair. Looking at the pictures of the flat now, I can see that there is no living space shown, but I was surprised by it so I think it’s worth pointing out.
There were also some little things that were frustrating for us - for example, we paid an $80 cleaning fee, but when I went into the bathroom for the first time, there was a used plaster (band-aid) on the floor. At one point we decided to have some food in the flat only to discover there were no forks - just one teaspoon, one tablespoon, and a set of salad spoons. Also, although we understood there wouldn’t be a TV, I think it would have been nice if there were more books or board games or even a radio...
Honestly, I think that for younger people staying for a short time, without a lot of baggage, this would be a great Airbnb. I also think that with a few small changes, and maybe a little more direct attention from the host rather than the company she uses for hosting, some of the smaller irritations could be easily fixed.