The flat was stylish, clean, quiet and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable - tempurpedic style mattress. The bathroom was neat, but not designed by a woman. No shelves/counter space - Mick said he'd add a shelf since a couple women had said the same. The flat was a bit tricky to find at first. Mick was very helpful and friendly with suggestions on places to go and things to do and ways to improve the stay. Algate East Underground was about a 7 minute walk. If you like Middle Eastern food & culture, there's plenty of that to be found here. The neighborhood was a little on the sketchy side. I traveled with two other women. We did not have any trouble other than a couple lewd comments on the street & some unwelcome stares. I would not have wanted to walk alone, but with the three of us I felt ok. It's also gated so that helped with a feeling of security.