We were hard pressed to find an affordable, convenient apartment in London, and Tom's place perfectly fit the bill. The apartment is very close to the Overground and a number of bus lines, and there are lots of good restaurants and cafes in the neighborhood. (Make sure to check out the Turkish place, Scoffs Grill, just down the street to eat the most tender lamb shish!) We didn't meet Tom, but communication with him was always fast and friendly. Tom also left us a guide with some great local recommendations. The apartment is clean and cozy, yet spacious enough for the three of us. Overall a great place to stay in East London.