We got off to a bit of a rough start, the property manager and I. I’m admittedly a little less organized and there were a lot of forms to complete for the booking, some that had a tech issue. That said, all is well that ends well! We enjoyed our stay.
The good:
- The property is well situation near the Hammersmith City and Circle Tube lines, as well as the Shepherd’s Bush Overground Rail. Basically, you can get pretty much get anywhere from there.
- It was spotlessly clean!
- The decor is minimalist, fresh and bright, with nice light.
- The directions and resources for the stay were super thorough — all you needed to navigate the property and your stay.
- The beds and bedding were very comfortable.
- Decent shower pressure and nice toiletries.
The less good:
- Mobility: Just something to think about if you are older or less mobile:
- Flat is up 1.5 flights of stairs
- The bathtub is elevated (as many are in the UK) so you have to be nimble enough to climb up and in.
- The “Master” bedroom is down a steep, 4 step open staircase. Almost ladder like.
- Cooking: It is not really equipped to cook dinner. Breakfast and lunch, yes, but actual dinner no. There is one baking pan, no baking sheets, 1 plastic storage container, etc. Definitely not fully equipped for a cook. However, there are tea bags, a great Nespresso espresso machine (with pods) and a few spices.
- As a 'hang out": If you plan to hang out in the flat (we did not), there is limited comfortable seating. The couch fits two semi-comfortably, and while there is a window seat with cushions, it is not padded and doesn’t make up for the lack of a real easy chair. The dining chairs are Ikea folding chairs — good for 20-30 min max, even with cushions.
- Cost: The flat description says “Accommodates 4.” However, please note that if you book for more than 2, you will be assessed a surcharge for “extra guests.” I have not seen this before. Usually if it says “Accommodates 2 or 4 or 6, that number is included in the base price.”
Hope this is helpful! And thanks to our gracious hostess for making our stay memorable!
