14 reviews mention the short walk to Portobello Road and nearby cafes, and 9 guests said the host responded quickly to questions. Go in knowing that 8 of the 193 reviews read describe accuracy issues, 4 in the last year, like smaller bed sizes than stated and unclear disclosure of the basement flat, and 10 of the 193 reviews mention maintenance problems, 5 of them in the last year, including cosmetic wear and weak heating in the second bedroom. Two reviews also mention dark steps down to the entrance, 1 of them in the last year.
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- Bed sizes smaller than statedaccuracy: 8 reviews, 4 in the last year
- Cosmetic wear and repairs neededmaintenance: 10 reviews, 5 in the last year
- Steps down to entrance in the darkaccess: 2 reviews, 1 in the last year
What guests flagged
The listing calls the main bed a UK King, but several guests say it felt smaller than expected, especially US guests. The second bedroom's double bed was called too narrow for two teenagers or a tall adult.
Counted8 reviews report an accuracy problem · 4 in the last year · 1 said it would have changed their decision to book · 4 from guests who still gave five stars
Guests mention the flat needs cosmetic repairs and redecoration. One guest said the host was arranging a painter's quote.
Counted10 reviews report a maintenance problem · 5 in the last year · 1 said it would have changed their decision to book · 8 from guests who still gave five stars
One guest said the listing does not mention it is a basement flat, and would not have booked it knowing that. Others mention limited natural light due to the lower ground floor position.
Countedthe same 8 accuracy reviews as “Bed sizes smaller than stated” above
Guests must go down 8 to 9 steps through a black gate to reach the flat, and the listing warns to be careful in the dark.
Counted2 reviews report an access problem · 1 in the last year · 1 from guests who still gave five stars
One guest said the heater did not work well and the second bedroom had no radiator, making it too cold for an infant.
Countedthe same 10 maintenance reviews as “Cosmetic wear and repairs needed” above
Listing vs. guest experience
Phrases from the listing, or wording that recurs in reviews, beside what guests went on to describe. The counts are the ones above.
Problems run at 16.7% of reviews in the last year and 9.0% before that. Nothing has changed much.
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