We stayed in Debbie's house for a week and then an additional two nights after our return from Berlin, and we enjoyed both her and the house immensely. Debbie is a vivacious and helpful host, who knows a great deal both about the neighborhood and about London as a whole. We had delightful conversations with her, and she was always ready with good advice on everything from transportation to cultural events we shouldn't miss. Indeed, she went out of her way by letting us keep our luggage in her place when we made a short trip to Berlin and then returned to London.

The room was comfortable and quiet and the house was very homey. The neighborhood is very diverse with a nice main street full of small stores along with number of very good coffee houses, and restaurants. The flat is minutes away from Hackney Marsh and, as others have mentioned, the 242 Bus will take you all the way to central London.

We would definitely stay at Debbie's flat again, and may very well do so on our next trip to London, as our daughter only lives a few blocks a way.