It was really lovely to stay in Melanie's flat. This area in London is just the best place to be. Vibrant but classic, hype but quiet. Close to great public transport (7 mns walk to the tube station and even shorter walk to the bus station with useful buses). Supermarkets, cafes and restaurants everywhere, and of course, Portobello market. Melanie is a great host, she left us some nice food when we got there in the first day (which was a life saver), waited for us even though we got there quite late in the evening, Was very responsive and generous. It really felt like we had someone to turn to if we needed something.
As for the flat itself, Melanie describes it above but she didn't write how beautiful it looks with all the furniture, antiques and special personal touches. I don't think the pictures are doing justice to how great it looks. Its the first floor but a low one so just a few steps to get in. Bed was comfortable. We warmly recommend it!