After the exchange of many emails, we embarked upon our adventure of living in London for a couple of months at the end of September 2014. Living in Oliver's house has been of a tremendous added value to this experience and it has felt like our home from day 1.

The beds in the three bedrooms are comfortable, the sofas are of the I-don't-want-to-get-up-anymore level and the balcony offers a great place for afternoon teas and chill sessions. During the winter months, the house can be rather cold so make sure to bring a warm sweater, pajamas and socks. In addition, Homerton hospital is close so if you are a light sleeper, just bring earplugs and you should be fine!

The neighborhood is quiet and residential, but it is very well connected with several bus stops within 5 min distance (eg bus 26 -taking you to Shoreditch in 20, and Waterloo in 45 min, or bus W15 taking you to Tesco's or Asda) and the overground within 10 min. In addition, the lovely Victoria Park is around the corner, as are the canals.

Hackney is getting more and more popular and there are amazing pubs and restaurants in walking distance of the house (be sure to check out The People's Park Tavern, Adam and Eve, the Cygnet and/or Crate and Barrel along the Canal, some restaurants on Chatsworth road and the lovely Italian pizzeria Goppio on Homerton high street!)