Overall, this was a great stay. YES, the pictures are accurate. The views are stunning.
Check in (self check in) was easy, as was departure.
Communication was excellent with the host (who is a property manager - not the owner). But in contrast to other managed Airbnbs, this one is clearly lived in by the owners, giving it plenty of charm (in a good way).
Based on the lack of reviews, I’m assuming this is a relatively new listing and we may be the first guests to have stayed. Given that, I’m willing to give a pass on some little things.
A few things to know - none are deal breakers, but might dictate how you approach your stay here:
1. There is no hair dryer despite the listing indicating one. This turned out to be a much bigger deal for others in our party. I asked the host if there is one, fully expecting a “no, but we’ll get you one by tomorrow morning” but instead just got a simple “no”.
2. There is a French press and a kettle, but no other coffee making thing if you want an espresso or cappuccino. If you’re as dependent on caffeine as we are, there are plenty of coffee places within an easy walk (and on the way to the tube station) so it’s not a big deal, but you may not be having the morning eye-opener jolt of caffeine you would otherwise.
Location-wise, transit is easy, but realize you’ll be at least 20-30 min from anything in central London. It’s not hard to navigate the London system - but just remember you’re in South London. That being said, there are plenty of things to do / eat in Brixton.
I would definitely stay here again.