This is a prime location and unit. The neighborhood is ethnic, adding charm; as well as feeling of total safety walking about at night. There are two tube locations close: Shadwell (DLR too) and Whitechapel (Overground too). London is easy to navigate with public transportation (tube, overground, DLR, rail and walking). Our favorite restaurant a few blocks away was Ruyam, which provided complementary salad and dessert. Although before arriving we were very confused with the Oyster card/Travelcard information; once we arrived the tourist information center in the airport set us up with an oyster card that had a seven-day travel card for zones 1 and 2 (which we renewed for an additional week) and we added $20 for trips outside of these zones. Our 19-day stay could have been even longer as we really enjoyed this trip. The neighborhood is very quiet, at night we used a fan to provide some noise as we were not used to total quiet. Shopping and restaurants all within in 6 blocks also a 24 hr grocery store. Worried you may need a doctor when you travel, a great Hospital/emergency room 5 blocks away. Walking is a great way to explore London and this place is a great place to do it from.
Stephen was an awesome host. We needed to contact him a few times and the response time was instantaneous. The unit has lots of Lonely Planet travel books which we made use of in planning another adventure. We would use this unit again as it is in a great location with a great host!