Deepak's place is truly fantastic, and I had a great experience during my visit. The place itself is clean and modern, and it has everything you need for a short-term or long-term stay, both in terms of amenities and in terms of accessibility to nearby shops and restaurants. It is also an easy 30-45 minutes from most places you will want to go in London, either by Overground/Tube (from Clapton Station through Liverpool Street Station) or by bus. The Clapton area (and the greater Hackney area) are great, most comparable from my own experience to the Mission in San Francisco, if you are familiar with that city.
Deepak was an attentive and responsive host, even though he was out of town during the duration of my stay. He was responsive to my questions and requests, with quick responses even though he was on vacation himself for part of the time. He also had someone helping him out in town with check-in / check-out and for any requests that required hands-on attention.
In terms of other random specifics:
- if you're looking for a gym during your stay, the King's Hall Leisure Center has a great general-purpose gym (weights and cardio) and is 10 minutes away by the 48 or 55 bus, while the nearby Blok London is great for classes and is a 10 minute walk from the apartment. You can use either on a pay-as-you-go basis.
- the hot water and water pressure are great, if you care about those kinds of things
- Deepak provides an HDMI cable for the TV
- the closest pub is the Princess of Wales, which is just a walk across the park and has a solid menu, while the Crooked Billet is a bit further away and is a bit more upscale in the food department.
Overall, there isn't really anything I'd change about my stay at Deepak's place. I would look to stay there again if I am ever back in London.