We loved introducing London to our kids from Damien's place. It was genuinely a home with all of the little things that make the difference between staying somewhere and living somewhere - you read that a lot in reviews but it was genuinely the case. It was just like being at home which was exactly what we needed as parents of two children. A real kitchen, a very pleasant backyard, two bathrooms and a bright, sunny apartment made our stay feel like we were exploring an amazing city from home.
Damien was very attentive during our stay and was more than happy to help with any questions and even dropped in with gifts of food from his latest trip. He couldn't be there when we arrived but his cousin Dario who is also a close neighbour gave us a very comprehensive tour of the apartment and some well taken advice on the in places in the local neighbourhood.
One of the big drawcards we originally looked at Damien's place was because of its central location; and it was even better than we thought. The train is right there at Waterloo and even better there is what we called the "Best Kept Secret Bus" - the RV1 that runs from just around the corner. It goes from the Tower of London to Covent Garden which means you can see a lot from the comfort of a very uncrowded and very regular bus and hit the major connections en route.
The waterfront is just nearby, I recommend walking down towards Waterloo along the river, we had a number of nice meals there on the Southbank promenade. On a summer evening this was a fantastic walk. Having said that, the immediate neighbourhood is quiet and in each direction there are good coffee shops and take out places if you don't feel like going a long way.
We'd definitely stay at Damien's place again - great location, a fantastic house and a host that went the extra mile to ensure we had a great stay. Thanks Damien!