Vacation Rentals by Owner

Excellent choice

Guest: CK (Sunshine Coast, Australia)
Date of Stay: 12/04/11 Review Submitted: 03/13/12

Our family of 4 stayed in this fantastic apartment for a week. Location is great - the view is exactly as per the photos - the apartment was clean, with cooking facilities, cable tv and a computer to use. We would definitely stay here again, and I recommend it highly.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Perfect Space

Guest: Sheila (Napa, California)
Date of Stay: 10/06/11 Review Submitted: 11/17/11

Three friends and I stayed in this excellent flat for a week in early October. It was perfect for us and just as described on the VRBO site. The view from the balcony was wonderful day or night and we could faintly hear Big Ben ringing on the hour. It was wonderful to have the space to relax at the end of the day, and everything was in good working order (except the clothes dryer which was very slow to dry a load of clothes). Transportation was easily available with several bus lines stopping just outside the building and usually a line of taxi cabs waiting for fares just next door at the hotel. The small grocery store on the ground floor was a great surprise! It had everything we needed from stamps to laundry soap as well as a good assortment of foods. We felt safe and very at home in this rental. Thank you to all of the staff that made sure we had everything we needed and were always available if we had questions.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

jw and friends from Canada

Guest: benny (vancouver island, b.c. canada)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11 Review Submitted: 10/08/11

The very best, clean, we were more than happy with this apartment, can't find a place closer to the city and yet quiet, would stay here anytime and could have stayed forever. Can't say enough good things. Will recommend it to friends.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Excellent appartment!

Guest: Stanislav T. (Haifa, Israel)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11 Review Submitted: 06/18/11

We are 2 families with children and looked for large appartment for our party, when I've came across of this great place. When we've arrived to the appartment it has exceeded all our expectations, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The appartment is fully equiped with everything you need for comfortable stay in London. The location is perfect, 3 minutes by bus from Vauxhall station, 7 minutes by bus from Waterloo station. We've enjoyed every moment we spent in this wonderful appartment and will definitely choose this place for our future stays.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

lovely London homebase

Guest: mvn (Belgium)
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 05/17/10

This apartment was an impressive home away from home, with all the amenities one could think of, and much more. We especially enjoyed its views, its large rooms, the well equipped kitchen, the computer and the garage at hand, easy access to public transport. We were pleasantly surprised that the place looks even better than the website pictures. From the first email questions, through the very welcome early luggage checkin, up until the final contact (+immediate return of our cash deposit) Sarab's willingness to help never failed to impress! I will definitely recommend this property to others and would love to return!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Roslyn J. (Morpeth, New South Wales, Australia)
Date of Stay: 02/10/10 Review Submitted: 02/10/10

Our family of seven stayed in this very spacious and convenient apartment in January, 2010. It was everything the other guests have commented about and we were welcomed very warmly. We have stayed in other places in London and were glad we took the chance this time and crossed the river.

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Guest: Melanie29 (Winter Springs, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/13/09 Review Submitted: 10/13/09

This loft was the perfect place for our group of five ladies. Plenty of room and such stunning views from the 8th floor balcony. The two bus stops right outside the building were very convenient - either to just get you to Vauxhall Station or all the way across the city. The small convenience store right next door came in very handy on several occasions. The location is great. We all felt safe here. I would definitely reccomend this loft to anyone coming to London.

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Guest: Lindsey12 (Tennessee, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/22/09 Review Submitted: 07/22/09

We traveled with a group of 7 adults and 2 children in the middle of March and this apartment was perfect! Sarab was so helpful and easy to work with. The apartment is spacious enough for a large family and is convenient to the Vauxhall tube station. If the weather permits, some attractions are within walking distance. There is a convenience store at the bottom of the building where we loaded up with breakfast foods and snacks. We have traveled to London several times and have stayed in cramped hotel rooms. This apartment is a spacious alternative to the small hotel rooms and was perfect for families. We will definitely stay here again when traveling to the area!

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Guest: Broc Romanek (Washington DC)
Date of Stay: 05/22/09 Review Submitted: 05/22/09

Great flat. Fantastic location and very roomy. Having stayed in our flats in London, this one is hard to beat. And dealing with staff in building was easy (including Sarab).

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Guest: Wil2 (-)
Date of Stay: 03/31/09 Review Submitted: 03/31/09

We stayed in Sarab's condo the first week in March. He was verry accomodating, and was even willing to make accomodations when 2 of our friends became ill and were unable to travel with us. The condo is very spacious, and the view from the balcony is better than you can imagine. The place is literally no more than a 10 minute walk from Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and parliament. We loved that all 6 of us were able to stay together, and it was very easy to get around. There is a bus/underground train (vauxhall) about 5 minutes walk away, and that will take you just about anywhere in the city. The only thing to be aware of is that this place is not in the typical tourist areas; It is VERY convenient for sightseeing - but its in a more residential so there arent pubs and restaraunts on every corner. We enjoyed ourself thoroughly, and as this was the first of 3 cities we visitted in Europe the washer/dryer was invaluable! Thanks again! Will

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Guest: Maria 3 (Centreville, VA)
Date of Stay: 02/06/09 Review Submitted: 02/06/09

This apartment helped to make our week long visit to London great. The view was wonderful, the location was easy for taking the bus, the tube or meeting up with tours we purchased. The apartment was comfortable and helped us to relax after some terrific tours. Free Internet and two bathrooms were perfect for our group with 3 younger folks. Sarab was helpful and responsive. This was a very good value and more comfortable than a hotel stay. Thanks, Sarab.

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Guest: Wilbur 1 (Orlando, Florida)
Date of Stay: 12/04/08 Review Submitted: 12/04/08

The stay at Apartment 120, 9 Albert Embankment was very pleasurable. The apartment was more than we expected. It was very spacious and provided more than enough room for our party of 5 adults and 2 toddlers. The apartment is in a great location, within walking distance of the Vauxhall Station. There is also a bus stop right outside (routes #344 & #77) which made it easy to get around. We loved being able to look out our windows and see Big Ben and the House of Parliament. The grocery story right next door was also an added bonus. I am glad we chose to stay here rather than at a standard hotel room. Sarab is a very responsive host and was prompt in delivering answers whenever we had any questions regarding the apartment. The entire process from booking to returning could not have been easier. I recommend this apartment to anyone, and would gladly stay here again.

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Guest: Mats Ahlen (Sweden)
Date of Stay: 10/07/08 Review Submitted: 10/07/08

We were 6 persons staying and the apartment worked out very well. It is very well situated, closed to vibrating part of London. Very nice view. Clean and fresch. good service. We will definitly stay here again

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Guest: Cynthia9 (Central, South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 07/24/08 Review Submitted: 07/24/08

Our week stay back in May was very enjoyable. We put a lot of miles on our feet. We were lucky that it only rained the day we came and the day we left. The apartment was perfect for us and it felt safe, especially since there were six of us women. Sarab was a great big help to us prior to, during, and after our trip. We want to especially thank Ibrahim, who is a concierge at the front desk. He was super nice and helped us with arranging all our taxi cab needs. Had a great time, thanks again.

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Guest: Gary8 (Hong Kong)
Date of Stay: 07/20/08 Review Submitted: 07/20/08

It's a spacious apartment for a group of 9. Convenient location with bus stop and tube stations nearby. Nice view from the balcony to see the Big Ben, esp at night time. The store next door is superb for daily necessities and quick bite. The area is safe for family and front desk is helpful. Sarab is very responsive to our requests and questions. We have a late night flight and many thanks to Sarab and his staff to keep our luggages so that we can enjoy our last day tour in the city. A wonderful stay for us.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/14/08 Review Submitted: 05/14/08

Our family had a wonderful stay here! It was exactly as described, but even better! More spacious inside, and the views are spectacular! Bedrooms/baths/kitchen... all first rate!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/28/08 Review Submitted: 04/28/08

My family of 8 had a wonderful experience in this apartment. It is in a great location. It is a 10 minute walk from Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the Imperial War Museum. It is 100 yards away from the location of the roundabout scene in the movie European Vacation with Chevy Chase. It is a 15-20 minute walk to Vauxhall or Waterloo tube/train stations, but Bus #77 has a stop right in front of the building and goes directly to the stations. Waterloo Station has more restaurants and shopping nearby. The concierges at the front desk were friendly and helpful. The view of Big Ben and Parliament from the balcony is great, especially at night when the city has quieted down. The apartment itself was just the right size for our group. There was plenty of room to sleep and relax. I recommend this apartment and would stay there again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/24/08 Review Submitted: 03/24/08

Lovely place with great views. We were a family of five and there was plenty of space. Very comfortable. We figured out the bus schedule which helped enormously, We found a good Portuguese restaurant called Cafe Medeira, which was quite close and a good value. The place is quite secure and we felt very safe! Would recommend it wholeheartedly.

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Guest: Rosemary V. (Angelus Oaks, Ca, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/22/08 Review Submitted: 03/22/08

As the many comments from others who have stayed at Albert Embankment in London, I can whole heartedly agree that the apartment made the whole England experience all the more special. We, a family of 10, enjoyed the apartment March 3-8, 2008. Sarab handled all arrangements professionally and quickly responded to all our needs during our stay. You can tell from pics that the apartment is open, spacious, clean and tastefully decorated. And we add to the many comments that we found it to be better than the pictures portray. We cannot emphasize both location and views. It made us feel at home, in the midst of the beauty of London city. And built the excitement to explore the sights that unfolded before us through our windows. As for a trip to France, which we did, you need to go to St. Pancras International as the Eurostar to France no longer leaves from Waterloo Int’l Station. But that was just one short tube ride from Vauxhall Station which was closest to apartment. We walked to this station and went to Bath and Hampton’s Court easily from there. We fell in love with England and we owe it partly to the experience of Albert’s Embankment. We highly recommend this apartment.

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Guest: Peggy (Arlington, Texas USA)
Date of Stay: 03/09/08 Review Submitted: 03/09/08

We visited London Feb 25 - March 3, 2008. What a wonderful trip made all the better by our outstand accomidations. There were 6 adults and the flat could not have been better for our group. The location is absolutely the best you could wish for in London. We walked to and from our destinations so we would not miss anything in the city. Sarab was so accomidating with the arrangements and I highly suggest that you use his service to book your next stop in London. Have a great time!

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Guest: Lori19 (Novi MI)
Date of Stay: 02/28/08 Review Submitted: 02/28/08

My family, (husband, 2 boys ages 18 and 23)were lucky enough to stay in this great apartment. Everything was very neat, clean and convenient. Location, location, location counts while on vacation and 9 Albert Embankment has it all. The concierge were very friendly and it's great having the luxury of a market located next door for all the needs of a hungry crew. Sarab is a great host!! Highly recommend this property.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/24/07 Review Submitted: 10/24/07

My husband and I, and our two children aged 11 and 14 stayed in this fantastic apartment for 4 nights in mid october. It was great to have such a spacious, well equipped apartment after staying in so many hotels. The location was excellent and Sarab and his brother were great. We will definitely stay at this apartment if we return to London and would certainly look at staying at any of Sarab's other apartments in the future.

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Guest: Susan38 (Atlanta, ga)
Date of Stay: 09/24/07 Review Submitted: 09/24/07

The three bedrooms 2 bath was perfect for 4 adults. We stayed from Sept. 7 to the 15 and were very happy with the location as well as the apartment itself. Easy access to two tube stations (Vauxhall and Waterloo)) via two buses as well as many London attractions. Sarab and his brother were super helpful for all answers!!

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Guest: Marlisa M (Kennett Square, PA)
Date of Stay: 09/13/07 Review Submitted: 09/13/07

All in our family were quite pleased with the accomodations in Sarab's 8th floor apt. We traveled to London in late June 2007 and felt we picked the best location to take in all the tourist sights. The bus and tube were within walking distance as was many of the sights...London Eye, Parliment, Big Ben, The Thames and West Minister Abbey. The apartment was clean and equipped with all kitchen needs. The building staff was friendly and helpful. Our 3 kids ages 15, 13 and 10 enjoyed the views of London from the balcony, especially the chimes of Big Ben. It was easier and more cost-effective for a family of 5 to rent an apt. rather than 2 hotel rooms. The convenience store is perfect for a quick shopping trip. Sarab was the perfect host, he was so helpful with all our questions prior to our arrival. We will surely return to this apt. in London and look to stay in Sarab's other apt.'s in Europe . I highly recommend this property, you will not be disappointed.

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Guest: Robbie1 (Italy Europe)
Date of Stay: 09/02/07 Review Submitted: 09/02/07

Highly recommended? Sure!! I have spent a very comfortable holiday in London with my 10-year-old son and some friends. everything suits well: 10 minutes walk from Big Ben, very near bus stop for best routes in London, warm welcome, very large nice comfortable apartment with great skyline wiew, very helpful staff. It's ...better than staying at home!! I'll be back some time soon!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/31/07 Review Submitted: 08/31/07

Ho alloggiato in questo appartamento 15 giorni con altre 8 persone . Si trova in una posizione centralissima (10 minuti a piedi dal Big Ben) ed è ben collegato (autobus e metro)con il resto della città .E' spazioso, pulito, arredato con mobili pratici e moderni ; é dotato di tutti i confort (lavatrice, asciugatrice, microonde, computer e connessione Internet 24/24 ...).I proprietari sono molto disponibili e presenti per qualsiasi necessità. Vi consiglio vivamente di prendere in considerazione questa opportunità ,se decidete di passare qualche giorno e Londra. Rimarrete più che soddisfatti!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/26/07 Review Submitted: 03/26/07

Six of us girlfriends spent 3 nights in this fabulous apt with beautiful view. It was very comfortable. We were able to walk or take a bus (2 stops) to Vauxhall Tube Station easily. Sarab was prompt in returning calls and responding to requests. Highly recommmended.

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Guest: Melissa Jordan (Debary, Florida)
Date of Stay: 03/26/07 Review Submitted: 03/26/07

After traveling from Oxford to Somerset in 2 weeks, it was very inviting to spend the last 4 days of our trip in London in this beautifully decorated, conveniently located, comfortable and luxurious apartment. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the owner, Sarab, was very accommodating and just a wonderful host. The accommodations were superb and the views spectacular. It was more beautiful than we ever imagined! My family and I (all nine of us) were very comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I highly recommend contacting Sarab if you wish to spend your time in London in a comfortable and perfect location to all the sights. I know we'll be back!!

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Guest: Richard Taylor1 (Lenox, MA)
Date of Stay: 03/20/07 Review Submitted: 03/20/07

We spent a very pleasant month in the apt. It is spacious, comfortable and well-situated. The building staff is friendly and welcoming. Sarab was extremely helpful and responsive, a pleasure to deal with. We didn't know this area of London before, but will be happy to return on future visits. A real find!

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Guest: Ana Brown (brisbane)
Date of Stay: 02/21/07 Review Submitted: 02/21/07

we arrived in london from australia with 4 children in tow. We were absolutly delighted with the apartment and the facilities that it offered. The proximity to all attractions allowed us to walk to alot of the special sights of London. I applaud and thank the owners for providing such a premise that is suitable for families that travel. I highly reccommend that any prospective holidayer take an extra keen look at this apartment as i guarantee that you wont be disappointed it was a highlight of our stay. thank you!!!

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Guest: Peggy Daly (Hayward, CA/USA)
Date of Stay: 02/20/07 Review Submitted: 02/20/07

We just returned from an 8 night vacation in London where we were privileged to spend 4 nights in this beautiful 3 bdrm apt. and an additional 4 nights in a 2 bdrm apt in the same complex. Both apartments were very spacious, comfortable, well equipped, and the views are spectacular, especially at night when the city lights up! We have travelled to London many times and really appreciate a room with a view, they are not easy to find. We stayed in one of these apartments last year and couldn't wait to return. Sarab is a very gracious and helpful host. It is a delight to do business with him. We will definitely return to Albert Embankment next time we travel to London.

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