My trip to this amazing flat in north London started with a mini-crisis: I forgot the keys our host mailed me before our stay (he would be traveling and wasn’t around to hand them off) back at home in Brooklyn. But he connected me with his housekeeper who loaned me her keys. Crisis averted! The flat was wonderful and the neighborhood quiet. We stayed in December but it was toasty and there was black felt thoughtfully placed over the windows so we could sleep in if we so desired. The dishwasher and washing machine came in handy as our stay was about 9 days. Even though it’s London and the building of a certain vintage — rest assured it’s completely remodeled, however — skylights in on the middle level of this three-level space let in generous amounts of light to the living room. If you're a supporter of the Arsenal FC, the flat is super close to the Emirates Stadium. While living next to a 60,000-seat stadium sounds like it might be a headache on match day, the street remains quiet and peaceful. It was surprising to see who quickly things got back to normal post-match. The flat is a pleasant walk to the Arsenal tube stop, which connects you to the Picadilly line, so if you’re coming to or from Heathrow, it’s a long but easy trip to make. I would stay here again.