This was my first Airbnb experience and it was nothing short of fantastic.
Bottom line up front: Alvaro’s flat is a super place to stay if you intend to spend some time in London
First: The quality of the flat
•	Size: the flat will easily accommodate three to four individuals, depending on sleeping arrangements.
•	Appliances all in excellent order. If you wish to do have your meals in the flat, rather than go out, you will have ample working cooking devices and utensils. And, with several markets nearby, you will have no problem stocking your provisions. There is also a washer/dryer in the kitchen.
•	Maintenance and upkeep: the flat was spotless upon arrival; clean linen and towels were in place.
•	Alvaro’s accessibility for questions/issues: when we arrived at the flat, it was not immediately accessible, as the cleaner was running late and was locked in the flat. I made a quick phone call to Alvero, who phoned the cleaner, who then opened the flat so that we could store our luggage while the cleaning continued. The whole process took less than five minutes.
Second: Location, location, location!
•	Access to mass transportation: the flat is two minutes away from the closest bus stop and five minutes away from the closest tube station/train station at West Brompton.
•	Proximity to dining/shopping: There is dining and shopping within a five minute walk, but fifteen minutes of walking will take you into the heart of Earl’s Court (northeast) or Chelsea/Fulham Road (south), where there are a myriad of dining and shopping choices.
•	Charming neighborhood: some of the neighbors went out of their way to introduce themselves and to offer assistance if needed.
Third: Security
•	For those with concerns, the flat is located in a relatively safe section of the city and there is a Metropolitan Police Service Station approximately 150 feet away.