Stunning 1 Bed/Bath/Living Room with Deck - Central London Apartment 2 guests

Trust the pictures on this flat. Enjoyed every minute spent in it. Tremendously close to great London attractions and excellent eateries. Host’s quick tour of flat and local destinations was invaluable. Would go back in a heartbeat:)

Trust the pictures on this VRBO flat located in London. From the outdoor patio and garden to the beautiful, bright and art filled interior with dark laminate flooring we enjoyed every minute spent here. Rental includes gorgeous white louvered interior windows and patio doors, an amazingly well equipped kitchen with all pictured appliances (including the washer which we made good use of), a large wall mounted flat screen television, free wifi, ample storage in bedroom closets, great shower & bath with a hair dryer etc that works off of 220 volts we felt so lucky to be staying here rather than in a hotel room.

No need for guide books--the owner has supplied multiple copies of different guides, cookbooks and other reading material.

The location is to die for--only a few minutes from Thames River Front Walkway and excellent eateries in all directions. Close to underground station, bus stops etc. All I can do is rave about the excellent fresh produce and small local cafes and pubs which show a pride of ownership not found in the U.S. We went to see the history (don’t miss the nearby Imperial War Museum or Globe theatre) which was outstanding. We ended up loving most the kind and helpful Londoners and their fabulous meals which were quite affordable. We already are missing both!

Our host, Barry’s, quick tour of both the flat and the local destinations was invaluable. We would go back in a heartbeat and hope to do so in the not so distant future:)

My family transplanted from California to London for 41 days, and we stayed at the Broadwall location for the duration. Even though we went a few other places on weekends, we returned to Broadwall and were comfortable and happy to be home.

There are many best things about the property. I can't say which is the bestest.

- Location: 90 seconds to the riverbank. 5-10 minute walk along the river to the London eye and the same to the Globe Theater. 20 minute walk to the West End. 10 minutes to 3 underground stations on different lines (which is important in London to avoid transferring), 3 different train stations, 2 river boat piers, and dozens of bus lines. Wherever we wanted to go in Central London was less than 30 minutes travel. Places outside of Central London were very accessible by train with little walking, usually 1-2 hours travel.

- Patio: It was so very nice to have an outdoor place to eat, relax, dry laundry, chat with neighbors, play games. We used the space a lot. It was quiet, protected, and comfortable.

- Decor: Friends of ours (and us in the past) have rented flats with zero decorations. The Broadwall house has a ton of classy character, color, and comfort. We felt like it was our home, not just a place.

- Safety: The area is safe. We were very comfortable walking around even after dark, even on the river bank. On the South Bank there are far fewer people, and the 1.5 blocks from the river makes a gigantic difference in the types of people you see day to day. This felt more like living in London and much less like staying in London on Holiday. The eateries and shops in South Bank (away from the river) are much more affordable and varied than the tourist-laden areas north of the river.

The only downside was that the flat was a bit small. The owner, Barry, rented us the attached upstairs unit for our daughter. However, even with two, the living area is crowded and a bit uncomfortable. The kitchen is a great size, however, as is the bedroom. We spent most of our time during the day out and about, or resting from our walking trips (averaged 6 miles per day). If you are planning on being out a lot, then the tight space probably won't bother you as much.

All in all, I can't imagine us spending the summer in a better location or a better flat. Thank You Barry for keeping this fantastic, and pretty unique property, an sharing it with others.

The property is well situated and has everything you need to make yourself comfortable.

We had a wonderful time, spending nine days in the apartment. The location on the south bank is perfect for walking everywhere in central London. We saw all the important sights, visited several museums, and took in several plays (including at Shakespeare’s Globe—don’t miss it!), all within walking distance of the apartment. The neighborhood itself on the south bank of the river also has much to offer. And the outdoor patio is a real bonus; you’re not likely to find anything like it in other rentals in central London. Barry was a wonderful host, offering expert guidance and advice without being intrusive. We will plan to stay here again the next time we visit London.

--Amazing location - close to Tate Modern, The Globe, National Theatre, British Film Institute, London Eye - yet super quiet and very private, with no street or other noise

--Incredible brand new kitchen - we cooked many meals here - and huge, lushly planted, outside terrace

--Barry, the owner, is tremendously helpful and truly wants you to enjoy the flat and London

We had a wonderful time, truly enhanced by this very special place to stay!