Susie was a perfect host - she really is as warm, welcoming, and lovely to chat with as others have said here! Even before I arrived, she was great about reaching out and answering my questions. The mini tube map she gave me on my first day is just one small thing that was super helpful. The flexible "check out" was another great help, as I had a late flight. The flat is clean and colourful, the room had a comfy bed, towels, and shelves. The small size (as advertised) wasn't an issue for me as I spent more time outside. It was a bit like a cocoon - cozy, but not much space to move around, if that's what you need. I LOVED the area. Hackney felt so lively and diverse, with little oases like the walled garden I walked through daily to get to the Overground station. It was a great base for getting around East London, either by walking, biking, or bus. There's so much going on right in the area, and I could walk to London Fields, Broadway Market, Dalston Yard... got buses down to Shoreditch... enjoyed Vietnamese food on Kingsland Road...really enjoyed myself, basically. Big thanks to Susie and Paul for hosting me - I had a great stay!