Silvia's house was among the most charming and quirky I've ever stayed in.
The location is just stupendous. The street just outside is quiet and private feeling, but around the corner are wonderful coffee shops, restaurants, pubs, and all manner of off-beat boutiques. We had a wonderful time perusing our neighborhood, but it's very walkable to various parks and shopping all over Shoreditch and Hackney.
Transportation was also fine. While there isn't a tube station that's entirely convenient (I think the closest one was 15-20 min walking?), the bus runs consistently very close by, and even a slight bus skeptic like myself was won over by the ease, affordability, and safe-feeling of the London bus system.
The house itself has a straightforward layout and good light with the windows open. It definitely feels old, but not in a run down way. Instead, it feels like a crafted cabin, or a house someone's grandfather painstakingly built. It has a lot of charm and character, which is something we enjoyed.
Silvia was communicative, and our stay was a breeze.