I had a wonderful stay with Carmen and her family - the room and bathroom were spotless, and very comfortable. Carmen went out of her way to provide a full range of breakfast goodies, offered tea when the family was in, and had great suggestions for local and not-so-local restaurants and shopping. They are very kind, warm people, and their location right in up-and-coming Dalston/Hackney was convenient to all London has to offer, without the hassle of actually staying in the middle of it all.