We would highly recommend Debbie’s Islington flat. It is in a great location—5 minutes to the Tube, and the same distance to a very cute street filled with shops and restaurants. Being American, we had extra questions about how to use the stove, heat and hot water—it’s a bit different from in our country. Although Debbie was traveling when we arrived, we used her free wifi to email her and she got back to us within an hour with answers. That quick communication made all the difference. Debbie’s boyfriend also left us pizzas, fruit, wine and a little cake for our first dinner, which was a Godsend. We were too tired our first night to venture out for dinner. Debbie left a very helpful guide to local transportation and good eating spots, and her recommendations were great. We were 4 people—2 adults and 2 kids—and it was a little tight with both sofa beds pulled out in the living room, as Debbie warned us in advance, but it worked fine. The only caveat we would offer, especially to families with children, is that the exterior of the estate and flat looked a little “rougher” in real life than we expected. And the main door is a double glass door that opens close to the main street—that’s where our kids’ slept in the sofa beds—and it concerned our daughters at first. However, the neighborhood ended up being extremely quiet and very safe-feeling. So don’t let the first impression put you off. It’s a lovely place to stay and Debbie is the ideal host!