Dylan is a great host and very personable. His flat provides all of the basic necessities to make yourself at home. My experience was quiet, safe and low key. Make sure you know you London neighbourhoods, so you know what to expect. Finsbury Park is not polished, but has a great atmosphere, good food and most conveniences. As for what's around, a three minute walk to Seven Sisters road has pubs, restaurants(try Marmaris BBQ restaurant for an amazing chicken shish kebab), chemists, Poundstretchers and a Costa coffee! Finsbury Park tube station is about a 10 minute walk. If you are a football fan, and plan on visiting the Emirates Stadium...this is the place for you, as it's right in Arsenal country...15 minute walk to the stadium. Not too far from Camden, and if you stay out too late at Piccadilly Circus and miss the tube...a taxi is only about 23 pounds ;)