Mike’s flat is a gem that you should book for your London stay if it is available! I stayed here for 7 days mid-February 2019 and I am so very grateful I did!
There are many fantastic things about Mike’s place, but if I had to narrow it down, the best features would be location, safety and comfort.
Location:
When I began seeking accommodations for my trip, I wanted something centrally located for easily and closely accessing all the sights I wanted to see. Mike’s description for his listing caught my attention for that reason; he was so correct about it being an ideal location for public transit in central London! It is about a 5 minute walk to Kings Cross-St Pancras tube and overground rail stations. It also has 2 bus stops very close by, one stop right outside the door of the flat and one just around the corner on Euston Road (which will be the main road you can walk up and down from the tube/train stations). You could also walk to many places. I walked to St. Paul’s Cathedral from the flat one day, which was another good perspective for seeing things. My preference to get to my desired attractions became the bus.
In addition to the close proximity to all the public transit options, there are sooooooooo many amenities close by - coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and bars, shopping, banks...you name it, it was close by!
Safety:
This listing is in a very safe area and had many features that increase safety coming and going from the flat. This was highly important to me as a solo female traveller. Upon check in, Mike gave me my own key fob and set of keys for opening the security door and flat door respectively. He then walked me through how to get in and out of the building and flat. He also kept the door locked at all times. The street and entrance were very well lit. Kings Cross seemed to also be alive and bustling with people at any hour of the day or night, so I never felt nervous walking alone.
Comfort:
At check-in, Mike said to me that this was my home for the week. It sure was home for my week there! :) It was tastefully decorated, with a welcoming comfy bed, and all the little touches of things you might need. The most practical and thoughtful touches were a great universal travel adapter sort of power bar to operate appliances and charge devices all at once, a kettle and an assortment of tea, as well as a heated towel bar that warms up your towel while in the shower. He also has a washing machine and a drying rack which I took advantage of (I checked ahead because I wanted to travel light - being able to do laundry allowed me to do so!)
At last, Mike’s warmth and hospitality augmented the stay. He is funny, helpful and full of knowledge about local life. We also had many chats about gardening (I am a novice, while he is a seasoned professional horticulturalist) - I even learned a few tips and we went to Kew Gardens, an amazing botanic garden where he did his training. 😊
Mike is an exceptional host and the flat is a true home away from home! I would definitely stay again on future visits to London, and I would highly recommend anyone to take advantage of this listing - it’s awesome!