Vacation Rentals by Owner

Home away from Home!

Guest: Bob (Starkville Ms. USA )
Date of Stay: 03/11/12 Review Submitted: 04/13/12

If you are planning to spend extended time with a family in London Fatijah lovely townhouse is just the ticket. I spent 10 days there with my wife and two teenage children and we all loved it. Mada Vail will be our home away from home in London. There are great little cafes and grocery shops across the street and others clustered around the Maida Vail tube station. It is just a short walk to the tube from the house and once on the tube you can go anywhere. The washer/dryer is so nice to have and the full WiFi made life easier. Fatijah has so much tourist info available in the house that planning your days are a breeze. The local shopkeepers were so nice and an amazing selection of fruits, vegetables, and meat. It is so nice to come to a quiet house after a day of hustle and bustle in downtown London. This house will be where we plan to stay in the future and it is perfect for families in London.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Even better than we anticipated

Guest: Rhonda (Birmingham, AL)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11 Review Submitted: 09/12/11

We had very high hopes for this townhouse, and our expectations were not only met, they were exceeded. From the informational packet we received before our trip, to the great ideas for things to do, to the neighborhood guide and maps included, this wonderful rental was hands down our favorite place we stayed on our tour of the UK. There are even helpful notecards around the house explaining the significance of certain items in the townhouse. The bedrooms were both very comfortable, the kitchen was roomy and up to date, all the decor was beautiful, and we were so sad to leave. The neighborhood is excellent too, and public transport is very easy to access from the location. As much fun as we had sightseeing in London, I equally value the wonderful times in the apartment and walking around the neighborhood. Hope to be back one day!

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

Home away from...

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/22/11

You get the idea. This is the home you'd want for yourself if only you had a home away from home. I just wanted to take a little different approach from the typical review. Yes, the bedrooms, baths, living areas and kitchen are just as promised. And oh my...what a wonderful landlord Fatijah is. So all that you read is true and then some. But what people don't often mention is the wonderful neighborhood. Every day we arrived home to serenity, tree lined streets and great restaurants/groceries. After a fun-filled day of London tourist spots or country side train rides, there is absolutely nothing better than returning to Fatijah's home. We were only there a week and we should have stayed no less than two. Enjoy!

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

Excellent place for lodging while visiting London!

Guest: Holly (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 05/23/11 Review Submitted: 10/11/11

What can we say that hasn’t already been said? From the moment we arrived we felt we’d picked the best place to stay in London! Wine lovers should not overlook the shop next to Le Cochonnet. We loved London and hope to return.

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

Guest: Alice33 (Co. Down, U.K.)
Date of Stay: 03/18/10 Review Submitted: 03/18/10

We had a really good time staying here with our four young children. There was lots of space for us all and the house had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and everywhere was very clean. There is a second loo which is always welcome. Coming back with tired children after a long days sightseeing, it was lovely to be able to get something very good for supper just below us. The house is full of books and guidebooks and there are lots of personal touches around the house such as collections of things with a note explaining about their history. All in all everything was lovely and I would recommend this townhouse unreservedly.

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Great Trip

Guest: MMMAJ (Hanover, NH, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/19/09 Review Submitted: 03/03/10

We stayed in the townhouse from Dec. 19, 2009 - Jan 2, 2010. The house was beautifully appointed and in a great neighborhood. The tube was close as were all conveniences. The local butcher got us a fresh Turkey for Christmas dinner and we enjoyed great coffee every morning from the little cafe across the street. On nights we stayed out too late - the pizza shop downstairs made excellent pizzas - goat cheese and roasted vegetables was the best. I would highly recommend staying in this home. We hope to be able to come back again.

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/02/09 Review Submitted: 12/02/09

We LOVED our time here. It was the perfect blend of a vacation get-away while also a nice home in which we felt like we truly belonged there. And that's how we spent most of our time: not so much as tourists, but as wanna-be locals. The central location is key and it's also in a nice neighborhood close to a couple little downtown areas and an amazing park. The layout of the home is very spacious--we didn't even use every room--but still very cozy. We made a couple of big dinners, with the windows open to the street, and took our time cooking different items from local markets. The bed was very comfortable and was some great sleeping. And the couple of lazy mornings spent reading there were very enjoyable.

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Just like the pictures!

Guest: Jaime S. (Minnesota, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/11/09 Review Submitted: 08/22/09

We stayed here for 2 weeks in July. It was beautiful - just like in the pictures. The neighborhood is fabulous - adorable and very safe. There is easy access to the tube station etc. The owner was great - so helpful. We loved it. We will be back!

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

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/09/08

This beautiful home was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Before we even arrived, Fatijah sent us a wealth of information about the townhouse and the area, which was a great comfort to us considering that this was our first time in London. The townhouse is even prettier than it appears, and is as spacious as described. The internet connectivity and the free phone calls to the states are invaluable bonuses as well. The neighborhood is first class and convenient to everything. My husband especially enjoyed being so close to the excellent park with its running track. Don't forget your tennis racquet, and do bring the kids over to the playground! The tube is just a short walk away, and the Bakerloo line is convenient to just about everything. Even the Tower of London (on the east side of London) was less than a half hour away. We carried Fatijah's guide with us everywhere as well as the map of London that she included, and took many of her suggestions concerning city walks, restaurants, and places of interest. After a busy day in the heart of the city, it was always so nice to arrive back in the calm comfort of the Maida Vale neighborhood and the townhouse. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone, and I desperately hope that Fatijah continues to rent it out for many years to come, because we would love to visit again and again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/26/08

A fabulous holiday in the perfect house: cosy, charming, tastefully decorated, fitted with all the necessary appliances, close to the tube, excellent restaurants and cafeterias. The guide provided by Fatijah was exhaustive and extremely useful as were all the books available in the flat. I loved going home at night after a full day of sightseeing. A holiday to be treasured forever! Thanks Fatijah, you are a wonderful person. Olivia, Jessica and Bruna.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/29/08

We have just returned from spending a week with our 2 adult sons in this wonderful townhome. Fatijah was wonderful in providing us with trip planning information and ideas. We found the home to be perfect. We were even surprised to find that the sofas turned into sleepers which allowed for our adult sons to have their own space. The convenience to the tube was ideal. We will certainly share this with future travelers to London as well as hoping to return ourselves.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/18/08

We loved staying in your wonderful house and enjoying all that London has to offer. Paddington Park was beautiful and just a short walk away. The neighborhood was very safe and full of energy. Traveling around London was very easy since the Tube Station is just a 5 minute walk away. Thanks again for allowing us to stay in your home. We will be back! The Denu's from Colorado

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/09/08

We LOVE the UK and have visited many times. Coming home each evening to our Maida Vale home was truly special. The home is LOVELY and the special amenities - including the Portmerian china - were a real delight! We especially enjoyed the neighborhood and our kids couldn't wait to run across the street each morning to the local shop for their fresh croissants. The home is furnished nicely with lots of love and attention to detail. We hope to return again soon! Chris, Bob & family

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/28/08

From the moment we set foot in this beautiful place, it was like a spell of lovely magic covered us during our time in London. The flat is fantastic and we've come to love the neighborhood as if it actually became our own. Thanks Fatijah for making this all possible. We desperately hope to return again! Alexa and Henry (5 years old)

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