Alan is an extremely friendly guy, and is always available to help you with a tip if you need it. He was also very easy to live with for the couple of nights I was there, and extremely respectful of my privacy. The room is perfectly fine for a short stay in London - a comfy bed, radiator, wi-fi and so on are all provided. The kitchen and shower facilities are also both great. It's a bit of a walk to the nearest tube station (around 10mins), but the bus does stop right outside his house. Overall, a very good experience!