You will not meet a sweeter, kinder or more helpful Airbnb hostess than the super-friendly and sociable Ms. H. Not only will you sleep soundly in a large, serene and comfy double bedroom strewn with a sweet duvet but she will feed you a lovely continental-style breakfast featuring orange juice, fresh fruit and breads/jams washed down with endless cups of French-press fair-trade Colombian coffee or Yorkshire tea among other choices, in the morning. Don’t hesitate to ask H for anything including advice and information about London including invaluable tips for fast tube/subway connections, browsing the street markets, finding the closest local supermarket, suggestions for shopping, restaurants, museums, landmarks and sites. She’s always up for a chat and a cup of tea if she’s home and is willing to help in any way. It’s like having a best friend in London you never knew you existed. I stayed here with my daughter who is 10. It was her first trip abroad and to London. H went out of her way to accommodate us and make it a very enjoyable adventure for her and me. The flat is spotless, if not spare in its soothing Indian-style décor. The toilet and bath are super clean. Note the shower is an old-fashioned handheld one and a bath is just lovely after a long day pounding the stone pavement. If you are at all squeamish about sharing a bath with your landlady, this will not be the best choice for you. The bedroom is super quiet with ample space for storage and a large window for fresh air (and canal views!) that is however, facing the high street with normal traffic noise as would be expected when the window is open. Very quiet when shut for restful sleeping. Mind you there is no TV or radio in the room which was totally fine with us since we never had a moment to spare. There is a fast-boil electric kettle for tea featuring several prime choices, filtered water in a carafe and biscuits, an iron and use of a hairdryer too. Bedroom door has a key & a lock for safety and peace of mind. The immediate neighborhood can seem a tad scruffy at first glance, when compared to the white-washed Georgian buildings along the canal and pretty colorful maisonettes in Nottinghill but if you are street (and city) wise, you shouldn’t encounter any problems. Located at the edge of Bayswater, Maidavale and Nottinghill the flat is a convenient 5 minute walk to Royal Oak station with plenty of tubes to connections or a more scenic 10-15 minute walk to Paddington station, Queensway and Portobello. It’s a rather ideal location for experiencing lively London street scenes, sights and all those typical touristy excursions which will be about a 30 minute journey to London Eye for instance. It’s definitely not a touristy neighborhood, which is very refreshing after fighting the crowds along Oxford Street, Piccadilly or Knightsbridge. And there are loads of reasonably priced pubs and restaurants...