I recently moved to London (from NYC) and needed a place to stay for a month while I got my bearings. Carla's flat in Bethnal Green was a lovely way to start my time in London, and Carla was an excellent host.

The flat has all the amenities you could need in a short stay, including a full kitchen, washer machine and wifi. Carla and I didn't cross paths too often, simply due to our different work schedules, but she was always happy to chat over a cup of tea, or to make a recommendation or two when it came to going out - she even put together a great list of places to go!

Additionally, the flat is very conveniently located right by the Bethnal Green tube stop, which runs on the super-fast Central Line, and can take you to the center of London in no time at all. It's also a short walk to various markets and the famous Brick Lane, as well as the bustling area of Shoreditch.

The only watch-out I'd raise, is that the flat's proximity to the tube is such that the trains can sometimes be heard rumbling in the background. But to Carla's credit, she actually met with a representative from TfL to discuss how to reduce the noise - pretty impressive!

A sincere thanks to Carla and her hospitality - my stay in her flat made the transition across the pond much easier.