Taslima and Jonathan are lovely hosts. Not only did they allow us to arrive early into the flat, they also left us with milk,bread, eggs and chocolates. This was really appreciated after a lot of travelling. We stayed for 7 nights and could have easily stayed longer. The apartment is compact, though very well designed with enough space and well equipped. We stayed in the peak of summer and even though the flat is not air conditioned it faces the east so the morning sun is pleasant and a nice breeze flowed most evenings. A little fan helped to circulate the air. The bathroom is a wet room which was not an issue. The 252 bus stop is less than a 5 minute walk and you can go to Romford (the bus goes via Elm Park station) or to Hornchurch in the other direction. For a quick trip into London (and less crowded) you can catch the district line to Upminster then the C2C into Fenchurch street. Tesco is about a 10 minute flat walk or you can catch the 252 bus.