After arriving in London later than expected and after 24 hours in transit from Australia, we could not believe our luck that we were staying in Amaia's beautifully curated, spacious home in Bethnal Green. Her home radiates charm and style. The bottom floor, which is almost entirely left to the AirBnB guest, includes a lounge, modern bathroom, courtyard and generous floor space. This was more than we expected. The bedroom itself is ample for two people and has an incredibly comfortable and warm bed.

Furthermore, Amaia provided a rich breakfast (coffee, bread, juice and yogurt, amongst other things) for us every morning; we left the house to explore the local area on a full stomach without fail.

The area of the apartment is 5 minutes walk to the shops, restaurants and transit opportunities of Bethnal Green Road and is a few more minutes to lively Shoreditch. The surrounding apartments are mostly owned by artists and young families, and their vibrancy is clear when walking the streets. You can really tell this when visiting the nearby Columbia Road Flower Markets on Sunday mornings.

We thoroughly enjoyed enjoyed our stay here and we are incredibly appreciative to Amaia for hosting us. x