We thought we were in for a disaster when we first arrived. The east end local looked transitional with a fair amount of graffiti which in the US signals gang territory. Then on entering the apartment we were greeted with water dripping from a light fixture in the kitchen ceiling and forming a large pool on the floor. I can only say that the hosts, Tom and Kiki. Dealt very well with the leak situation causing us only a small amount of inconvenience in a situation that was really not of their causing. The graffiti turned out to be the expression of an exciting up and coming creative and multi-ehnic community. My teenage and 20something kids loved the vintage shops and the Sunday market on Brick Lane. It was an easy walk from a couple of tube stations even for the old fogies among us. Tom and Kiki's recommendations for food, taxis etc were spot on and all the locals we talked to seemed really to think they were decent people. After we got used to the trains we didn't really notice them but we are used to living in a madhouse at home with lots of young people and pet activity and have been known to sleep through the odd earthquake. The beds themselves were very comfortable. The large screen TV and wireless access were great. There were lots of places to eat nearby and many delivered and you could order online. I know my oldest son would love to return to this location with a group of friends.