Check-in was a breeze. My partner and I were arriving quite late so John left our key at a neighborhood store that stays open late.
Had a bit of trouble determining which building was Goldsmith but the photos John posted of the parking area were helpful and led me to the right building without too much delay.
Being from the states, I was unfamiliar with using a key fob to enter the main building but a gentleman was passing by at the time time of my attempted entry and was happy to provide guidance after confirming that I was staying there and not just trying to break in. Ha!
Everyone we met while staying in town was very nice and friendly. John was so helpful and quick to respond to messages and checked in periodically to see how our stay was going.
John has been the most attentive and hospitable of hosts and I am grateful for his care and attention to the flat. It was perfect for the couple of days we were there and a great location to the bus/tube into London.
Some thing to note if you're from out of country...
-You can purchase an oyster card from the newsstand/minimart around the corner. I thought we'd have to go to a proper station to do this so was happy that we did not have to walk so far.
-This property has free parking on site but you still have to coordinate with John well ahead of time so that he can get a guest pass. I didn't know that. Where I live, 'free parking' means 'free and without worry of ticket or tow no matter the duration of the stay'. I parked in one of the many open spaces in the lot of the building and was issued a ticket. John has graciously offered to contact the issuing authority on my behalf to see if there is any way to have it waived but I am likely going to have to pay it. Lesson learned. Those that are local already knew about these parking nuances but hope this info is helpful to others coming from further away.
I would absolutely come back to John's flat if/when I'm able. Would recommend to others who are looking to stay in the outskirts of London proper.