We stayed at Rhiannon's place in Hackney for a month and it was ideal. The location is really convenient, super close to buses and a short walk to the underground. If you are visiting London for the first time Hackney Central/Clapton is a great place to stay, there are heaps of nice bars, cafes, pubs and things to do and you are close to other nice areas like Islington, Shoreditch, Stoke Newington etc. Rhiannon's flat has everything you need, the bed is comfy, internet is good, and its very cosy and warm even though London was freezing while we were there. We hardly saw Alessandro at all as he works a lot, and saw Rhiannon a bit but both were very friendly and easy to live with. If you stay at Rhiannon's make sure you go into Pacific Social Club just around the corner for a toastie and a coffee :)