Location, location, location! Less than a 2 minute walk to the tube and rail stations. You have direct access to the circle line, taking you to most of the major tourist “must-sees”. The apartment was spotless and as pictured. The bed was very comfortable, but we did suggest considering upgrading the bed frame to the host, as it felt a bit unsteady. The kitchen was well appointed with all of the cookware you would need to do some heavy meal-prep. One word of warning, there is a switch outside of the bathroom that seems to control the water heater. We accidentally turned it off when we shut off the bathroom light and found ourselves without hot water for a day and a half before we realized our error.
This is a very nice alternative to local hotels/hostels with an honest description of the flat by Lydia, but I wouldn’t consider it a luxurious flat (for context, I’d rate it more on par with a spotless, very nice room at a fantastically placed Holiday Inn). The less formal flat was perfectly fine for us, but I know some travelers may be looking for something a little more posh.
All questions we had were responded promptly by Lydia and she offered some helpful suggestions in advance of our arrival. The building was very secure and clean and the neighborhood felt very safe at all hours. Many delicious restaurants located nearby and a Sainsbury Market for groceries nearby as well. All and all, a very good deal in an expensive city!