Susie's house is a real gem. She and her family are very friendly and the room is super comfortable (you won't feel squeezed at all and the furniture is all period pieces) with access to a large kitchen (one the ground floor) and a nice bathroom--on the same floor, with an extra large bath tub. The tube station is a stone's throw away and the green in front of the house is really nice. Victoria Park is a short distance away for those brave souls who can work/holiday AND exercise. The area is packed with Sainsburys, Tescos, Co-Ops and such.... Brick Lane is a short 10 minute-walk away. I stayed for almost two weeks and after a couple of days I felt really at home.
Do not expect an Ikea bedroom in a white cube of a house, though!