We have moved from Australia to London, and decided to book Helen's flat as we needed somewhere to stay while we looked for permanent accommodation in London and had read a previous review from a couple in a similar situation to us who had praised Helen and her flat highly. We were not disappointed! Helen is a wonderfully welcoming and accommodating host. She was responsive to our messages and very understanding of our situation, even offering to keep the apartment free for an extra week in case we needed more time to find a permanent home, which reduced a lot of the stress associated with an international move. Helen greeted us when we arrived and was very thorough in her introduction to the property and how to operate things like the heating, appliances and whitegoods (all of which were in good working order and got a lot of use during our stay). She was also a wealth of information about the local area, which was helpful when we needed to go and get groceries or grab a quick bite to eat. Helen's apartment is cosy and comfortable, containing everything a couple of people would need for a longer stay (e.g. cookware, washing machine and powder, vacuum). The flat is a 5-7 minute walk from Stepney Green tube station, which was very convenient for us as we travelled around London organising our work and personal lives. It is also easy to get to local attractions such as Victoria Park, the Brick Lane Markets and the Columbia Road Flower Market, either on foot or by public transport. We would absolutely recommend Helen and her flat to prospective visitors to London and would like to thank Helen for her hospitality.