A charming 1-bedroom garden flat in the heart of Poet's Corner in Hove. Bags of character, tastefully decorated, and with all the amenities you'd expect from a much-loved home. The flat is cosy and warm in the winter and bright and airy in the summer. It's handy for the beach, pubs, restaurants, cafés, green spaces, supermarkets, shops and transport links. The flat is my home, so expect some of my personal effects to be around. It's a lived-in home so it's not perfect, but it's cute, clean and cosy and I've had many 5 star reviews on other booking platforms.

I've lived in Hove for the last 9 years after doing lengthy stints in London and Sydney. I love the friendly community and it's such a treat to be by the seaside. I love to travel and am a regular user of Airbnb as a guest. I rent my place when I'm away travelling myself, but I have friends and neighbours who keep an eye on things and can help out in a pinch.

The flat is in the charming area of Poet's Corner, which is a 10 minute walk from Hove beach to the south and the green space and sports facilities of Hove Park to the north. The area has tons of lovely pubs and a friendly community feel. It's easy to access the bustle of Brighton but far enough away to be peaceful and relaxed. Nearby Portland Rd has many cafés and independent shops, and Blatchington Rd is popular with bargain-hunters as it has some great secondhand shops. Department, set over 2 floors, is always good for a mooch. George St serves as a mini high street, with a blend of cafés and familiar chains like Boots, Cafe Nero and Robert Dyas. Church Rd runs straight up to central Brighton (30 mins walk) and is packed with restaurants and shops. Co-op, Tesco, Lidl and Waitrose are between 5 and 15 mins walk away in different directions and the convenience store across the road is open until 11pm most nights.