Dining table Hangers Single level home Drying rack for clothing Bed linens Wifi Dishes and silverware Freezer Hot water kettle Cleaning products Bathtub Refrigerator Extra pillows and blankets Microwave Oven Iron First aid kit Hair dryer Kitchen Smoke alarm Free washer – In unit Elevator Hot water Carbon monoxide alarm Private patio or balcony Books and reading material Long term stays allowed Cooking basics Baking sheet Heating Stove Clothing storage: dresser Essentials
An Elephant & Castle, Home Away from Home
A cosy room in a modern two bedroom, airy flat. Fast & reliable WIFI access. Excellent transport links to central London. Elephant and Castle  boasts 5 tube stations & 3 international train stations all within walking distance of the flat. Quick & easy access to Borough Market, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Southbank and many more popular attractions. Newly gentrified Elephant Park offers a vast selection of eateries and restaurants that you will enjoy.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Airy & well ventilated<br />Clean<br />Tidy<br />Welcoming<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />A private bedroom<br />Access to a clean shower, loo & bathroom<br />Open plan kitchen<br />Living room<br />Balcony<br />BOSE music system
Elephant and Castle is a vibrant, newly gentrified, dynamic and modern multi cultural area. It has superb bus, tube and train links to and from central London.

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12.03.23
Dear Site User Browsing My Listing, 
Please ensure that you meet the following selection criteria before contacting me to enquire about a stay: YOU MUST have at least 3, RECENT, POSITIVE REVIEWS by Airbnb HOSTS underneath your PROFILE. This is my non negotiable, basic selection criteria. Thanks for your co-operation and understanding. 
Regards
Emma

Here’s an alternative version of the paragraph above. 
1. New to Airbnb and no reviews? ZERO reviews under your profile? No Airbnb account? Don’t send me a long or short message,  just choose another listing instead.

2. Using Airbnb for the first time? A newbie? Read this section TWICE and don’t waste your time (or mine) on this particular listing.

3. It’s an AUTOMATIC no/decline from me if you don't meet my basic selection criteria.

4. Trying to book on behalf of somebody else? Choose another listing. I only accept direct bookings. 

General tips before choosing another Airbnb listing:
/\/\Read the FULL listing (at least twice)
/\/\Scroll through the PICTURES (at least twice)
/\/\Read GUEST reviews about their stay.
/\/\Check if there are any HOST reviews  or responses to guest reviews. It will provide a GLIMPSE into a host's character/personality.
Doing all of the above will be a useful and insightful exercise. Good luck.

My hosting experience
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed hosting my previous guests. It’s been fun and enriching to meet new people from all over the globe. 
I’m always delighted to welcome POLITE, FRIENDLY and RESPONSIVE guests.

Just FYI
The following are actual messages which were sent to my inbox. I consider them all rude:
"Hey, I'm arriving on X date and can check in at 4pm"
“Would be staying for a week while going to work near X station”.
"I will be there before noon on Thursday"
“I will arrive on Wednesday 30th in the morning”
"hello, does the room have a place to work? also, is £10 the best discount you can make for a week? thanks!"
Que!? I cannot stand rude people. (Understatement!) Being respectful and polite is always a winning formula. For starters, my name's Emma, what’s yours?

The end part
To conclude my informal mission statement/mini essay, thanks for reading.
I would be DELIGHTED to host ANY courteous guest who meets my basic selection criteria. If that’s you, please feel free to contact me.

Direct bookings only. Direct bookings only. Direct bookings only. Direct bookings only. Direct bookings only.