Finsbury Park 1br Apt W/ garden, parking | arsenal

If you’re looking for a place to stay during Wireless Festival, this is a decent option. It’s affordable, a very short walk to the park, and generally a fine stay. All the listed amenities were provided, and the host generously stocked the place with shower essentials, extension leads, plenty of towels, and cleaning supplies — all of which were appreciated. However, communication was an issue. I booked through Expedia, but messages were apparently being sent via Vrbo, which I couldn’t access. I had to call and message different numbers to get updates and ended up receiving them by text — not ideal. Check-in was another problem. I arrived at 3:45pm (check-in stated as 3pm), only to find the lockbox open and the key missing. I tried calling both the host’s number and the one sending texts — no answer. It was a scorching day, and I’d travelled two hours, only to be stuck outside. The host’s notes had emphasized not disturbing neighbours, but I had no choice but to ring the bell. A cleaner, who didn’t speak English, let me in. The floors were still wet, and laundry was ongoing. I had to wait another 15 minutes as they finished — not acceptable when check-in was well past due. The flat itself is a little worn (cracked walls, water stains), but the location is excellent for Finsbury Park events. Had the check-in and communication gone smoothly, the stay would’ve been much better and my overall experience would’ve been more well rounded :)

The best host we have stayed with... great communication and lots of details on the rental unit. Everything went perfect as planned. Short walk to the Tube Station and plenty of shops near by.