Tony and his family are such kind people, I had some great conversations with them and highly recommend them as hosts and staying at their place! They were very helpful in offering advice on where to buy Oyster cards, get public transport, etc. Tony's place is in a great, family-friendly neighborhood and is easy to get to from places outside of London (like Luton, where I arrived), and it's also very convenient to get into the city of London as well, it just takes a little bit of time, but as long as you take that into account when planning your day, you'll be fine. There was a washer and dryer that I was able to use, which was great! I also had a shelf in the fridge and in the cabinet just for me, which was perfect. I'm a bit allergic to cats and had no problem in Tony's home because my room was several floors above where the cat hung out. The desk in my room was perfect for work and I loved that there was a heater in there as well. I would highly recommend staying with Tony and his family in London, and I look forward to staying with them again myself!