Matthew was an excellent host—generous, accommodating and respectful. The place is clean, pleasant, and very well situated (5 min walk to the Islington tube station). He was flexible about my early arrival, and both gave me privacy and was easy to reach if I needed anything. I had access to the laundry machine and espresso machine (helpful). As a woman traveling alone, I am always a little apprehensive about renting a room in an apartment, but I immediately felt very safe when I met Matthew. Would absolutely recommend.