Val's place is a compact, basic and comfortable room - with lots of little extras and a welcoming environment. His roommates were excellent, too...very friendly and always there for an interesting chat if I wanted (talking to them was one of the highlights of my vacation...very interesting people) - but also left me alone when I needed a break! I was able to use the washer, which was a nice bonus during my travel! There are bus stops less than a minute away, a Santander bicycle station 3-4 minutes away and the DLR train less than 10 minutes away - lots of travel options, especially for a quiet neighbourhood. Thanks so much Val!