I’ll preface this with I don’t usually leave long reviews but because I stayed here for quite a few weeks I wanted to provide quality feedback!
I stayed at Mick’s place for almost two months (solo traveling) and it was a great introduction to a long stay in London.
Located on the east side of the city, it’s about a 5-7 minute walk to two popular Tube stations which makes getting just about anywhere pretty possible. Unfortunately I had to cut my stay short due to unexpectedly having to return back to the states but in general I had a pleasant stay here. Mick was beyondddd accommodating and friendly and even helped me get out of a bind prior to even coming to London. He also provided tons of recommendations for places to go/eat AND because I was coming from the states he even ordered a few things I needed from Amazon prior to my arrival (which of course I reimbursed him for). Josip and Tutti were also very very kind and welcoming and made my first few days there particularly helpful. I really felt like I was living with roommates who cared about getting to know me during my stay!
Few things to note (especially for long stays) — It was really tough staying as long as I did without a common space. This seems to be something that a lot of landlords are doing in London however, for someone who doesn’t like to be secluded to their room while at home, this was really tough. Keep in mind, I’m from LA so sunshine is a 24/7 thing. Therefore, London was always going to be an adjustment but it would’ve been nice to have a common space (other than the kitchen) during rainy/grey days.
Towards the end of my stay there was quite a bit of construction that would start in the morning which was rather annoying but obviously that’s not in Mick’s control so more of a note on sound in general. Other than that, it was always pretty peaceful and most importantly SAFE.
Lastly, in terms of the neighborhood, I enjoyed Whitechapel. It’s more of a NYC vibe than the western side of the city. There are a few quick grocery options near by but again, if you’re staying for a longer period and want a real grocery store, go to the Sainsbury closer to the Whitechapel tube station. It’s literally massive. Otherwise for quick grabs, the Tesco is about a 2 minute walk around the corner. Also if you ever stumble into the Dulce (a coffee shop) say hi to Nor, he’s such a sweetie!
All in All, I would recommend staying at Mick’s! While there were a few things I didn’t prefer it was a lovely place to call home during my London stay.