Although we didn't meet our host, Carmen, she was friendly and helpful from our first enquiry right through until we left her apartment, sending us excellent directions of how to get there and suggestions of places to eat etc. The apartment itself was even better than we expected from the photos. The decor, furnishings and kitchen equipment etc were all of high quality and the rooms spacious, we felt immediately at home there and would have loved to have been able to extend our stay. The area felt safe and local transport is so convenient with Dalston Junction railway station less than five mins walk away and a choice of local buses nearby. Would recommend Cafe Route, a few doors away, for breakfast or lunch.