I would highly reccomend staying in David's flat! The location is prime. Just a minute walk to the station and a very quick ride into central. There is a lovely cafe right at the base of the building. There is also a courtyard with a little park area and gym. The apartment is well appointed, spotlessly clean, spacious for one or two people and still has a cosy feel. There is ample storage space, brand new appliances and the washer is a nice bonus. I think it would also be perfect for a long term stay. The kitchen has basic cooking tools but it would have been nice to have a Teflon pan for making eggs in the morning instead of metal ones. David was very accommodating and friendly and offered tips and ideas of what to see in London. The only thing was check in, because the lockbox with the key was a little far, as a solo traveller its a bit annoying to carry my luggage that far and back so it would just be easier if the lock box was closer. Overall I had a lovely stay and wish I could have stayed longer. :)