Meet Marie
Cultured, Friendly, Responsible
A French-born Londoner who has lived in London over 25 years. I love a healthy lifestyle and travel. I look forward to meeting friendly and interesting people from around the world.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Running, Swimming, Fitness, gym, Cooking
Hosting guests since
2014
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
I rent the lounge of my apartment which is located few minutes' walk from the famous Tower Bridge, Borough Market, stretching to Shakespeare Globe and Tate Gallery, all the way to Westminster bridge and the Parliament.
The apartment is on the second floor of a newish 6-floor building with a South facing living-room.
I offer a comfortable firm leather L shaped sofa (2 m long on one side and 1.85 m on the other side and 63 cm deep) in a living room with open plan kitchen and with direct access to a balcony. It is suitable for short stay tourists; ideal for 1 person, a couple or 2 siblings or 2 friends travelers - no other guests are able to book at the same time. Please book according to the number of people staying.
It is 10 min walk from Elephant and Castle train and underground stations or 3 bus stops away, accessible from 7 bus directions coming and going in various parts of central London from the main street.
The area is full of life; vibrant upper streets from Bermondsey Street to the Thames riverfront that is home to several cafes, and plenty of restaurants and art halls; situated in a cultural district, near to national centers for arts, film, and performance (as well as The London Eye!). Not far from the Thames River, and a short drive to the very heart of the Capital. Big Ben, Covent Garden, and Trafalgar Square are within few bus/metro stops away from where I live. These can also be walked.
Pets
Parrot
House Facilities
- Laundry
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Wheelchair Accessible
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
The apartment is situated at the foot of zone 1 and 10 minutes walk from the famous Tower Bridge and Tower of London. It is located on the second floor of a newish building, with the living-room facing South, in a quiet back street away from the traffic noise. It is 3 miles from the heart of the city center and walking distance from the river Thames and local tourist attractions along it - Tower Bridge; Tower of London, Borough Market; The Shard; Shakespeare globe theater and Tate Modern.
There are 2 bus stops with 9 bus options going in various directions
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals will incur an additional cost. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Please take off outdoor shoes as you come in; you may need to your bring own slippers or use those I provide.
A light but varied breakfast is included in the room rate.
If cooking or using any dishes, please clean after use including soiled worktop and else.
Smoking is permitted on the balcony only.
During the day, the living room is a shared room with myself but become your private room from 9:00 pm.
Because it is an open plan with the kitchen, I usually ask guests if I could use the kitchen from around 8 am on the days I need to leave early.
I usually make the bed on the first night and ask guests to fold the bedding(s) and put it (them) on the side on the sofa.
Check in from 2 pm up to 10 pm at weekend (not earlier and not later than 10 pm); if you arrive during the week, I may need to direct you to my workplace to pick up the apartment keys.
Check out up to 11 am.
Smoking is not allowed.
18 Reviews
May 2019
Eccellente!..... Non avrei potuto desiderare di più. Ho fatto delle bellissime dormite sul sofà di Marie, veramente comodo. Tornerò presto.......
April 2019
Foi uma ótima escolha ficar no flat de Marie. Ela é generosa, amável, discreta e prática. O sofá é confortavel, tem um bom banheiro e a casa é limpa. Pude fazer meus lanches para economizar. Marie ajuda com informações sobre o transporte e dicas de quem conhece. A localização do flat é excelente, é possível conhecer vários pontos turísticos caminhando e apreciando a cidade. O flat fica a 3 minutos do ponto de ônibus, que te leva pra todos os lugares. A estação de onderground fica à10 minutos caminhando. Marie tem uma papagaio, Titi, que é uma fofura.
Foi ótimo! Eu recomendo com segurança! Obrigada Marie!!
March 2019
I had a great time with Marie. She is helpful and friendly. I feel like at home .
January 2019
It was really pleasant to be guest in Marie's home. She is very hospitable and I felt like at my home. Marie is a very friendly and warm-hearted person. If I come back to London for some days I would stay with her again. It was a pleasure to meet her. I can recommend to other guests to stay with Marie.
January 2019
It was very nice staying at Marie’s. She is very kind and helpful and the living room sofa was comfortable!
I definitely recommend this place to anyone planning on visiting London! It is very well located, near a bus stop which can take you in central London.
December 2018
I stayed 9 nights and it was absolutely comfortable!
The Tower Bridge, London Bridge and the tube station Elephant & Castle are in walking distance (approximately 15-20 minutes away). It may sound far but it's a nice walk! Marie was very kind and she also tried to help me with buses and all the questions I had. I would definitely book this stay another time!
October 2018
I had a very nice staying at Marie's house. the house is clean. Marie gave me some good advice to me for travelling at London. The location of the house is good. Near the central London and tower bridge. I would recommend anyone planning to visit London to stay at her house.
September 2018
I had a very nice staying at Marie's house. Marie's house is clean and she is very kind. Marie gave me some good advice to me for travelling at London.
And she made a nice breakfast and one night a tasty diner.
The location is good. Bus stop is near to her house and near the central London.September 2018
Marie is kind, helpful, friendly and lovely person. I really enjoyed staying at her house, I really felt home. She makes you feel like you are in your home with your family. She cares about her guests and looks for the things that would make them comfortable. She is well educated and I enjoyed conversations with her. She took me to a tour to show me beautiful London. I would strongly recommend anyone planning to visit London to stay at her house. Thank you Marie for everything.
August 2018
My stay at Mrs Marie went well
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