I traveled to London with my mom and my one-year-old daughter. Ian was a great host from the start. Prior to booking, he answered all my questions and was very helpful. He was just as helpful and pleasant during our stay at his apartment. My daughter never seemed like a nuisance to Ian. Every interaction between host and guests was great. Ian was hospitable and warm, and our conversations were interesting and fun.
The apartment itself is wonderful. The bedroom was clean, and there was a spacious wardrobe and enough space for the three of us. The private bathroom was just as clean. We were allowed to use the living room and the kitchen, which was great as London is not exactly cheap and having a few meals "at home" saves a lot of money. We were surprised and amazed at how quiet the apartment is, especially since it is on a busy street. We heard next to nothing in the living area. The bedroom is toward the back of the building and even more quiet.
You will have a hard time finding a better place when you look at its location. It is in the very centre of London. We walked everywhere. It is just a few minutes away from Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden. There is a small supermarket around one corner, a small park around another, and the street itself is lined with little restaurants. It really can't get any better than that.
I surely hope that Ian's apartment will be available next time I go to London.