Joe's place is just as described. He lives within a few blocks of the metro and the room was perfect for the two other people that traveled with me. Even though we weren't able to meet Joe, he was an excellent communicator! He went above and beyond to ensure that we knew how to get to his apartment. He has roommates, but we hardly ever saw them. I almost felt like we had the place to ourselves. Bathrooms were kept very clean. The location was outside the touristy areas, however most of them were about a 10 minute ride on the metro. There weren't many places to eat in Stockwell, but there were a lot more options just one stop down on the blue line. Great value for what we needed. We were mostly exploring the city and didn't need an extravagant place to stay. Highly recommended for young, money-conscious travelers!