My wife and I stayed with Rob and Emiko for five days in early October and it was exactly what we were looking for. When we travel in Canada, we prefer staying with friends whenever possible, and staying with Rob and Emiko felt like we were doing just that in London. Together they helped us to setup a SIM card for our phone, provided advice quickly and accurately and entertained us whenever we took time out of our busy day to stop and chat (sometimes late into the night).
The location might be a bit far out of town for some, and the trip up to the third floor loft might be trying for older guest, but for us, the residential location provide us with the local experience we prefer. The neighbourhood was quiet, with Clapham Common just to the south, and a tidy collection of shops, grocers and pubs a short walk both east and west. The walk to the Tube took less than 15 minutes, with a convenient bus at the end of the road that came in handy when arriving and departing with bags. All in all, our stay was pretty much perfect and we will definitely book here again the next time we’re in London.