Birkan was an outstanding host. Incredibly responsive, helpful and welcoming. He immediately responded to any questions and even came over twice to help with an appliance. His flat is in a great location in Islington, a more residential, upscale London neighborhood of young professionals and is really close to the Angel underground station and restaurants and shops as described. Flat was bright, clean and new with great new bathroom. Size is a bit on the small side but bigger than some. Try not to let the building exterior or interior hallway put you off -- they are not pretty, not super clean (hallway is concrete floor) and even tiny bit depressing compared to the darling looking classic flats in the neighborhood. This flat is a great London value in a fun location more filled with locals than tourists. Birkan made it all easy and is an excellent reliable host you can trust.