Gareth was a great host. He gave us an extensive list of places and things to do while we were staying at his place. The place is simple but had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. The bed was comfy. It has a nice deep bathtub if you like that sort of thing.
The neighborhood is totally sweet and diverse. Just be prepared for bus travel if you plan to hang out elsewhere in London. It really worked out for us because we would have taken the tube without thinking about it, thinking it would be easier but the busses in London are great. There are a million of them and they come often. The best part is that it's a great way to see the city. Most busses are double deckers. Also, we had a favorite breakfast spot that was outstanding called The Breakfast Club just round the corner from Gareth's apartment. He was an excellent host. The reason it does not get 5 stars is because the kitchen is not great. It is totally fine but we did not feel like we would cook there. This was not an issue for us but if we had wanted to, we would not have done so.