I stayed at Birkin's place as part of a business trip to London for a week and a half. Overall, the place was great- she and her cousin were very accommodating, making it super easy to check in (her cousin even helped carry my luggage upstairs!). The apartment is beautiful and in a perfect location- central to bus and Tube stops, as well as grocery stores, pharmacies and a slew of cafes, restaurants, bars and shops. Would stay again if visiting London and in need of housing in East London.