James made for a great host, and the flat was wonderful. James communicated with us while we were making arrangements, before we checked in, and as we were checking out. I've had a couple bad experiences with AirBNB hosts in the past, so I was reluctant to go this route for this trip. I'm really glad we did!
The flat was huge, especially for London, and it had all we needed. Do note that the layout is a bit quirky to maximize space. There are half-flights of stairs between several rooms, so keep that in mind if you have any trouble with stairs.
And we really liked the location. It is a little quieter than the main tourist areas, but there were many good pubs, restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores within a couple of blocks. We also could reach multiple Tube stations in less than 10 minutes; Aldgate East was our main choice at 6-8 minutes away. The Tower of London and Thames Walk are also less than 10 minutes away.