We immensely enjoyed our stay. Joanne was a gracious, friendly, and attentive host. We felt immediately at home with her and her family. A baguette, eggs, and wine were waiting for us on our arrival. The apartment is clean, reasonably spacious for a single, and very comfortable. A big plus was the kitchen with a sliding glass door onto the garden. Wonderful to open the door, get fresh air, hear the birds. The wood burning fireplace is a rarity in London, but it was too warm for us to use.
We loved the neighborhood. Newington Green is a quiet, pleasant neighborhood, with good restaurants within a few minutes' walk, and a laid-back vibe. It's a 15 minute walk to Stoke Newington, which has a village feel -- an idyllic park and a long street of restaurants and interesting shops. Highbury Fields is a short and pleasant walk in a different direction. Transport connections are fantastic. The Canonbury Overground, a short walk away, allows access to Shoreditch in about 10 minutes. Buses go everywhere.
A couple things the prospective renter should know. Kitchen equipment is adequate but not extensive (though we never asked Joanne, I'm sure she would have obliged) Joanne occasionally uses the garden. Neither of these things bothered us in the slightest. We would be very happy to return.