Marcus and Amy provided excellent directions and were very flexible given our international evening arrival and driving from Heathrow. The duplex/house [it feels like a charming mews house!] is so sweet and although it borders a very busy road, the alleyway beside it and the cul de sac in front of it make it feel cozy and self contained. We couldn't have asked for a better location to access all the points out in Essex we needed to attend and also those in central London [we loved walking the Thames Path to Tower Bridge -30 mins, and my kids pestered us to walk the other way to Canary Wharf and catch the clipper [v fast commuter boat] on the Thames - unbeatable views of Tower Bridge, The Shard, The Houses of Parliament ].

The duplex exceeded all my major checkpoints for an excellent stay - cleanliness, plenty of hot water and strong water pressure [they had the best showers I've had on the road this year!] and really comfortable beds all around. Add to this that Marcus and Amy are very attentive and amenable hosts. The noise issue is a concern for light sleepers but we only found this a problem when they were doing roadwork outside during the night which annoyed drivers enough to honk incessantly. Oh and parking - this is a big plus. You don't need a car here because it is so fast on the DLR/underground or the 15 bus to Charing Cross, but if you happen to require one the cul de sac parking spots are NEVER occupied and if you agree up front with Marcus he may be able to provide permits for half days for a small amount of money. I also used 'self park' online for times I needed a full day's parking - just five minutes away and affordable. Lime house is still on the rise - it has the great coffee shop and a Gordon Ramsey [yes!- yum!] along the waterfront and we felt pretty safe but there are still vestiges of its past as you move away from the narrows and the high street. We loved it all though! All in all completely recommended!!