Compact and cute annex that was sparkling clean. The area is extremely safe. You will not ever have to worry about coming back late, especially since the Picadilly Line runs 24/7. The location is a bit far from central London (it’s in zone 5) so budget in about an hour on the train to get to the major attractions. It’s in walking distance to the station though so it’s very convenient if you want to have a long night out.
Karen is one of the best hosts I’ve dealt with for being responsive. I’ve never had to wait more than a couple minutes for a response. Make sure to ask how to lock the door because it’s a bit unusual but, again, the area is SO safe. Don’t worry.
There is an ALDI within walking distance for cheap groceries and even though it’s a compact fridge (with a little freezer compartment) we didn’t have trouble fitting our groceries for the week.
For Americans:
1. The showers all over Europe are very, very small in comparison to what we’re used to, so if you’re a bit larger, showering (and especially things like shaving your legs) is somewhat challenging.
2. Europeans don’t generally provide washcloths even in hotels so you’ll want to bring your own.
3. Mattresses in the UK seem to normally come with little button divots. We thought it was weird until we saw a few mattress commercials on TV. It’s not particularly uncomfortable, but if you’re used to sleeping on a mattress that is perfectly flat, this will be somewhat surprising.