1. Get clarification on building number /address -- it is NOT 116. Stayed 5 nights in April.
2. Lovely and comfortable home -- it REALLY is his HOME but he stays close to work during the week. Host is helpful and will do what he can to help you so just ask.
3. GREAT points: Secured apartment building/need security “tag” to get IN building; Cozy upper level unit: TWO bedrooms AND 2 full bathrooms; HUGE TV in living room and in main bedroom; NO carpet; nice kitchen but we did not cook there; awesome outdoor space but did not use due to rainy & cold weather; We had access to plenty of food and sweets and even liquor, BUT we did not partake for several reasons—mainly did not feel comfortable using his groceries and we did not have time to cook anyway. One exception – after difficult day in London, 3 of us did drink one bottle of wine but we compensated host for it.
Beds and pillows were ok; Noticed that there were no bed pads on beds both here and in hotel we stayed in elsewhere -- so apparently they might not be common in Europe??
Each room is easy to cool or warm up.
If you are sensitive to candle or incense scent, let him know -- he is very accommodating.
Considering how expensive everything is in UK it is a GREAT value for the price we paid.
4. VERY quiet. You do NOT hear the train or neighborhood noise. Felt safe walking to / from train station even at night. Barely heard others upstairs or other apartments.
5. 2 grocery stores on same block right cross street, several more along path to train. MANY Indian restaurants of varying sizes from informal to more formal dining.
6. Transportation: 12-15 minute walk to subway/ underground and bus line is also closer.
Getting to apartment from LHR: Would recommend underground since just 2 stops away vs taxi/uber from Terminals2/3. Both taxis/Uber charge for additional persons, luggage, minutes and miles. We paid less than half by train [6 pounds per person April 2018] than uber which took about 15 minutes longer—even after walking to station with luggage.
Trains to London will take about 30-45 minutes depending where you are going AND there are MANY stairs so if you can’t handle them some had “lifts” but did not notice them everywhere?? Some had escalators. We traveled to Bath by train – very easy, but would NOT prepay from US – get tickets at station.
Overall -- appreciated chance to stay at a home with a friendly and thoughtful host vs a hotel.