Nuala is a lovely, warm host and this spot is perfect for a short stay in London! Even though the room is in a family home, it truly feels like a private apartment with your own room, own bathroom, and a little kitchenette. Nuala keeps the place extremely clean and is very helpful for any issues that may come up during your stay. It's also a great location, right next to Hackney Central station and with easy access to the city.
I stayed here for 6 weeks and it really began to feel like home. If you are planning for a longer stay, there are a few things that would be helpful to know.
1) There is no laundry access on site. You will have to go to a laundromat. The nearest is an 8-minute walk and they charge 12 pounds to do a load of laundry for you (it is slightly cheaper if you do it yourself).
2) You are not allowed to stand up while taking a shower. There is only an old-style tub (and no shower curtain) so water spills out of it quite easily. Even when I sat down in the tub, the water would still spill out if I washed my hair. I had an issue with this because of an injured neck, so if you have any back/neck injuries or mobility issues, I would advise you to be careful.
3) There is a weekly cleaning fee of 25 pounds if you stay longer than a week, and it will take Nuala around 3 hours to do the cleaning. You can schedule this with her, but it is important to note in case you are planning to work from home.
Apart from that, it was truly a lovely stay :)