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MARY POPPINS PENTHOUSE FLAT - VIEWS ALL ACROSS LONDON!

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Living rm with picture window
Kitchen with picture window
Living area
Living room reading area with fabulous view.
Plan your day while enjoying the view from living room chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 450.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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London, England
  • Finsbury Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Emirates Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • London (LCY-London City)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

One bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

MARY POPPINS PENTHOUSE FLAT - VIEWS ALL ACROSS LONDON!

Live like a Londoner in a stylish and comfortable flat at the top of a Victorian mansion block in a real London neighborhood. Ideal for family of 4, two couples,corporate travelers, visiting academics or those working in London on a short term basis.
Fifth floor walkup (NO LIFT), very quiet, stunning views from every window. 2 minute walk to Archway tube station (Northern Line).
Wonderful natural light by day and beautiful lighting at night.
Open floor plan, close to stores and restaurants,ample closets and power shower in the bathroom.
We have just purchased this property from it's long time owner and it has a long history of satisfied customers. We are so excited to continue to share this wonderful place with all of you out there looking for a comfortable and affordable place to stay in London.

Property manager

CATHY

Languages

English

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Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

London

Islington, a neighbourhood in London, is home to this apartment. Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Finsbury Park and Regent's Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Emirates Stadium or Alexandra Palace.
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London, England

What's nearby

  • Hampstead Heath - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Finsbury Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Emirates Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Alexandra Palace - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • The British Museum - 12 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Upper Holloway Overground Station - 5 min walk
  • London Crouch Hill Station - 15 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Archway Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Planet Kebab - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bread and Bean - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mosaic Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is MARY POPPINS PENTHOUSE FLAT - VIEWS ALL ACROSS LONDON! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MARY POPPINS PENTHOUSE FLAT - VIEWS ALL ACROSS LONDON!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MARY POPPINS PENTHOUSE FLAT - VIEWS ALL ACROSS LONDON!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MARY POPPINS PENTHOUSE FLAT - VIEWS ALL ACROSS LONDON! located?

Located in Islington, this apartment building is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hampstead Heath and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Finsbury Park. Emirates Stadium and Camden Markets are also within 3 miles (5 km). Upper Holloway Overground Station is only a 5-minute walk and Archway Underground Station is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chantal C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dee P., Portland, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
A pleasant interval in London
We initially had a problem accessing the flat, as the property manager was not on site as we'd been told she would be. That was resolved quickly enough, and the manager was responsive to other queries we had. While the flat was clean, and adequate for our needs, it was a bit "shabby" and "tired" - i.e. uneven wood floors and wood countertops that had a sticky residue I was unable to remove. Also, the washing machine "died" during our stay and the manager was unable to get it repaired/replaced, leaving us without one for the last week of our stay (fortunately, I'm used to doing hand wash while traveling so managed just fine!) We had adequate warning about walking six flights of stairs so were prepared for that - and it was worth it for the view!
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay there again!
Cute place and would stay there again. Showing some age but quick walk to Archway station and a few grocery markets. We didn't eat at any restaurants nearby except the coffee shop by station. As stated in another review, lots of steps to 5th floor....like out of breath when you reach the top. Had everything we needed!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charm, View, Location!
My teenage daughters and I enjoyed a six night stay here in December. We found it conveniently located to the Archway tube station and therefore a 20 minute ride to the central London attractions we wanted to see. The flat was roomy for three, and the kitchen feature was nice for eating some meals there. It has a simple, cozy charm. We loved the view! The stairs are a challenge with luggage, and we had a lot, but we were prepared for it, and it was worth it for the affordability. (Do take this into consideration if you have very young children or physical limitations that make stairs a challenge) Also, as others have noted, the stairwell itself is musty, and in need of carpet replacement, but we did not feel this reflected on the flat at all. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Gerd A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefällig. Vielen lieben Dank.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rankl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schöne Wohnung im belebten Archway
Sehr schöne Wohnung, ausreichend für eine Familie mit 2 Kindern. Alle Sehenswürdigkeiten sind mit der Tube in ca. 20 Min. zu erreichen. Toller Ausgangspunkt für Sightseeing. Das Viertel ist sehr lebendig und multikulturell. Wir haben eine schöne Woche verlebt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Johannes S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Okay
Insgesamt ok. Bezüglich Organisation angenehmer Vermieter und gute Beschreibungen. Ventilatoren gegen die Hitze wurden zur Verfügung gestellt. Wohnung ist real weniger schön und älter als die Fotos zeigen, zudem sehr lärmig wegen der Strasse
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Echtes Londonfeeling
Das gemütliche Appartment hält, was es verspricht. Blick über London, kuschelige Atmosphäre und Dank Underground einen guten Anschluss ins Zentrum. Obwohl wir mit unseren beiden Kindern da waren, hat der Platz ausgereicht. Auch das Viertel hat uns positiv überrascht: ein sehr normales studentisches Lebensgefühl mit allem, was man braucht vor der Tür. Wir empfehlen die Pizzeria Che Chosa direkt gegenüber.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenni S., Lafayette, LA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location!
This apartment was perfect for my family of 4 and super convenient to the Archway Tube station. There were 4 grocery stores within a block of the apartment and a few restaurants scattered around. The apartment was exactly what we were hoping for and made a great homebase for all of our adventures for a week. I would definitely stay here again on my next trip to London.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Randall B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic View!
You can’t judge a book by it’s cover. The same goes for this flat. The entry is a little rough around the edges, but once you enter the stairwell and ascend five floors, its a safe little haven with a fantastic view! I stayed here six weeks. It really felt like home and I didn’t want to leave. Enjoyed the view every morning with my cup of coffee. The bed was comfortable with a view at my feet. Neighborhood conveniences were great and the Tube stop was close by. The flat manager made me feel welcome and was there if I needed anything. I would recommend a stay in this flat.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike H., Winston Salem, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful Stay
Week long vacation in London with wife and son. Flat was great for the three of us. Flat was cozy and charming. The views of London skyline were memorable. The local area had small shops, an Aldi’s grocery store, pub and was a three blocks from the Tube station. All provided a great experience. The flat is one hour by tube from Heathrow and 30 min to downtown. All convenient. The flat had all the necessities you need for a multi-day stay; washer, stove, etc. There isn’t a lift to the top floor so the stairs gave us a good workout. Nothing too difficult. Have now stated there twice and will surely return. Thank you Cathy.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great flat!
My 16 year old daughter and I loved the flat. The views are spectacular, and we loved being in a London neighborhood. Lots of local restaurants, markets, and the Tube stop is less than 5 minutes away. And you are 20 minutes away from all of the central London sites.

10/10 Excellent

Mike H., Winston Salem, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful
First visit to London and having a comfortable place to stay was a huge benefit. The flat was relaxing, cozy and served our needs. Close to the tube, a few grocery stores and restaurants. Cathy was great to work with and check-in was very easy. There is no lift in the building so stairs were the only way to get up. Not an inconvenience. Mind your luggage. We booked our return trip to London already and will be staying here again. Thank you Cathy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kay Lynne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome views!
Charming flat with amazing views from multiple rooms. It had everything we needed for our stay. It was close to the subway and a market which was great for us. Be ready to climb several flights of stairs. It is well worth it though!

8/10 Good

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Archway flat
Flat is bright and cheerful with everything needed including a dishwasher. The underground station is two blocks away and the busy transit center has buses to many London locations. The neighborhood is fairly noisy at night and is not within easy walking distance of top sites of interest. The five flights of stairs will keep you in shape for your sightseeing adventures. The flat was clean, but stairs and hallway were quite dirty and smelled of mildew.

8/10 Good

Elettra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cosy flat with a beautiful view on the city
The flat is very nice and cosy. It is a very good flat for short stays as tourists. The improvements I suggest are: a better clening of the kitchen, the expired food of prevoius tenants should be throwen away (I had to do it myself), non stick pans are missing.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Conny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Angenehme Wohnung
Eine hübsche Wohnung etwas entfernt vom Trubel der Innenstadt, jedoch mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln sehr gut zu erreichen. Sauber und ordentlich, alles Notwendige ist verfügbar. Empfehlenswert für Familien, Freunde und Paare. Vielen Dank! Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt genossen.

10/10 Excellent

Mark D., Anchorage, Alaska USA

Very nice apartment in excellent location for our London vacation
The location and convenience of this apartment is excellent, and helped to make our London vacation very special. It is located minutes from the Tube Station (Northern Line) but also close to neighborhood stores and coffee shops that enabled us to easily get around as well as find the necessities for our meals and snacks. Cathy was very interactive and responsive throughout the whole rental process. She reached out to us right away, and continued to provide helpful information all the way through our trip. As noted, this apartment does have a number of stairs. This was not a problem for us and we rather liked having the view and upper level unit. However you need to be prepared for this, mainly with your luggage. The only suggestion that I would make is the staircase (common area) is getting a bit run-down and could use some upgrading. This is not a reflection of the apartment itself which is in very good condition with nice upgrades throughout. But this would be a nice improvement to the overall experience, but also recognize, not an easy improvement to be made by the owner. Overall we were very happy and satisfied with our choice.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Brian R., born in Nanaimo BC in 1940

Overall good value rental
Pros- good location, great views, easy access to underground and other amenities. Cons- no lift, flat located on fifth floor with 93 steps. A real challenge. No blinds on south window exposures, bedroom and kitchen. Conclusion -all in all a good solid rental.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane H., Minneapolis, Minnesota

It’s a wonderful place. Second time I’ve stayed and I love it.
Arune was very helpful, and everything went as smoothly as could be expected. Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrey Y., Almaty

Perfect stay in London
We loved our stay at this apartment. The convenience of having a major tube station just a two minute walk away was amazing, we could get anywhere in central London in just 20 minutes! The apartment itself had everything that we could've asked for, from an ironing board to extra food in the cupboards. Cathy was incredibly helpful when we were settling in, more than we expected for a Christmas arrival. Overall, we'd highly recommend this property! We know where we are going to stay on our next trip to London!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R., Alaska

Wonderful Stay
I chose this property because of the amazing views and the many positive reviews it had received in the past. We were not disappointed. The new owner honored the previous booking details and was very easy to work with and had great communication. The apartment is exactly as pictured, very comfortable, the kitchen is well equipped and had everything we needed for our stay. The view is wonderful and perfect to sit at the table and have coffee in the morning. The neighborhood is great, not touristy which we love. It is so close to the tube station and links to anywhere we needed to go in London. There are several restaurants in the neighborhood, and groceries nearby, it has everything you need right there. It is in the city, there is some street noise which we're not used to and bring ear plugs when we travel. The apartment building occupants are very quiet. It is a 5th floor walk up as advertised, so pack accordingly. We had a wonderful stay and wouldn't hesitate to stay again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Alexie K.

Great location and lovely apartment
The location was great! We bought a travel card and easily explored all of London from our very close subway station.  The apartment with its many stairs had the most amazing view. It was great making a coffee in the well equipped kitchen each morning and looking out over the city. The apartment was quiet, with lovely bedding and two very comfortable mattresses.  There were a couple of small supermarkets nearby and some restaurants. We made many meals at the apartment and always had what we needed to cook a great meal.  This was our first experience using home away and it was a great one. Our girls will fondly remember their first stay in London and the place we called home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Awesome rental
This was our first rental using VRBO and we were advised to find a property with great reviews of the property and landlord. The property was sold just before our vacation and the new landlord (Cathy) was extremely flexible in honoring all the arrangements from the previous owner (Lynn). Having completed our week long rental at the Mary Poppins Penthouse, we were not disappointed. Our two boys, ages 15 and 18, had their own space/room and we had ours. The flat was as advertised on the website and met all of our functional needs. The property manager met us at the door and gave us an overview of the flat, and also stocked the flat with fresh fruit, milk, cheese, and snacks for us. We highly recommend staying at this property, which is less than 2 blocks away from the Tube with a market just across the street.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by CATHY

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Bruce and Cathy Gibson are the brand new owners of this wonderful London flat. We purchased from the previous owner who also rented out the property and we are continuing the tradition of being able to share our place with others. We have many repeat customers and that speaks to the charm and wonderful views from its fifth floor perch.
We reside in California but consider London to be a second home and a very special place for us as a couple.

Why they chose this property

If you want to stay in a real London neighborhood vs. touristy this is the place for you! The underground is a 5 minute walk away and you can be in central London in 15 minutes!
There are great restaurants locally and an outdoor market on Saturdays in the square next to the tube station.
If stairs are an issue, please note this is a 5 floor walkup with no lift service.

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English
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