Sylvia is a great hostess. She included me in her family and invited me to join her for several events, making me feel more like a local and getting know the neighborhood more.
The room is a great oasis, nice, private and large. There's a great sitting area under a big, bright window, the office corner I used as my vanity, and there was a nook where I could neatly store my 4 piece luggage set. While I would have prefered a bigger bed (being 6ft), it fit into the attic room perfectly. I loved having the en suite bathroom, which was key for me. If there was a cozy chair with a table for breakfast/dinner in the room and my own tea kettle (could even house a small fridge and microwave), I would never want to leave. Not that I had to eat in my room, I was invited and welcomed to freely use the kitchen and dining/living room.
As for location, having a bus stop (with stops at key rail lines) right in front was a huge bonus, especially for someone not used to walking so much. The overground was nearby (10-15 min walk) with all night buses about a 7 min walk away.
I'd happily stay here again and highly recommend this place and Sylvia to anyone!