A place like Lotje's makes you forget that you are in the metropolitan city that is London. Her house is in a residential area, with people from all walks of life and close to a primary school which really gives you the sense of living in a neighborhood, a fact I really liked.

Lotje's home has lots of style and character and is very cosy. There are some lovely coffee places around as well, where you can work or just hang out, and there is a buddhist center as well, where I went to have a look on Lotje's recommendation. I also went for a walk in the area and was surprised at how green it was and to find a canal-I went for a long walk and ended up in Victoria Park and then Hackney.

As for public transportation the number 8 bus runs day and night, and is a 5 minutes away from the house. It took me right to places such as Brick Lane and Tottenham Court Rd. There are also two tube stops close in the area, I used Bethnal Green which got me into town very fast.

Communication with Lotje was very quick and easy. All in all it was a very positive experience. In the sea of Airb&b homes it can be challenging to find the right place to stay, but I would certainly book to stay here again.

Thanks Lotje!