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
90%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
I rent the lounge of my apartment located few minutes' walk from the famous Tower Bridge, Borough Market, stretching to Shakespeare Globe and Tate Gallery; you can walk all the way to Westminster bridge and the Parliament.
The room is 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 my living room which has an open plan kitchen and direct access to a balcony. It is suitable for short stay tourists, ideally for 1 person, a couple or 2 siblings or 2 friends travelers - no other guests can 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 routes coming and going in various parts of central London from the main street.
The area is full of life; the vibrant upper streets from Bermondsey Street to the Thames riverfront 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. Not far from the Thames River, The London Eye 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 few minutes walk from the famous Tower Bridge and Tower of London, and on the second floor of a newish building with lift. The living-room is 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, including: Tower Bridge; Tower of London, Borough Market; The Shard; Shakespeare globe theater and Tate Modern.
Direct routes on buses from outside my flat to Big Ben/London Eye/Picaddilly Circus/Trafalgar Square; 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, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Check in from 2 pm up to 9 pm; check out in the morning up to 11 am.
Bring your own slippers or use those I provide.
It is a semi private room; I will need brief daily access to the kitchen after 8 am on days I need to leave home early, but for your privacy, I will always knock or call out your name before entering.
A light but varied breakfast included in the room's rate.
If cooking please clean after use including soiled worktop (to leave as found).
Smoking is permitted only on the balcony.
1 free use of washing machine (£3 thereafter per wash)
I usually make the bed on the first night which guests fold and put it/them on the side, on the sofa.
Smoking is not allowed.
31 Reviews
November 2019
Marie is very nice and helpful! The location is quite central and well connected by bus!
November 2019
This guest awarded the host 4 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
October 2019
This guest awarded the host 4 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
September 2019
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
September 2019
Un sejour tres agreable un bel accueil et un emplacement idéal
proche du métro
Si vous aimez marche les premiers ponts sur la tamise sont à 20mn ou 30mn selon votre allure
September 2019
She is so friendly and warm. Extended 2 more days. Very very happy to stay here
September 2019
mi segunda mam'a ... sin ofender a nadie...
my second mother, she helps me like an angel without know me at all ..
thank u for ever MaRiE ..
stay with her or at least vistit her if u go to UK ..
thanks again
te quiero mucho
ReneHost reply
I guess you are back home now. It was a great pleasure to get to know you Rene.
September 2019
Excellent Welcome !... Marie wishes the well bing of her guest. She has beautiful humained value.
August 2019
Marie has an apartment located 20 minutes walk to the Tower Bridge and 20 minutes by bus to the main attractions of London. There is a complete and cheap supermarket very near too. Marie is kind , make good breakfast and advice me about the means of transport. If I return to London I'll go to the same apartment.
August 2019
Marie est très gentille et accueillante. Je recommande.
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