I stayed with Rich for 3 days and I cannot recommend his place highly enough. Rich is an easy going, laid back guy who keeps an really nice, clean and tidy house.
The room is pretty much self-contained. He has provided a TV with freeview channels, A kettle, tea, coffee, milk and fresh towels.

The house is quiet. The bathroom has a great shower and as a guest you have use of the kitchen. It's pretty much like a hotel.

The number 8 bus stop is across the road and is very regular and runs all night. This takes you to Bethnal Green, Brick Lane and if you need, it takes you all the way to Oxford Circus. So getting around is cheap, easy and pretty quick. There is another regular bus, the 339 (I think) and this is short walk away and takes you to Shadwell via Mile end. So Whitechapel is not far either.

So, for the price he is charging, you are pretty much getting a really good deal, a comfortable stay and an area that is really well connected.