Lorraine's home is in such a great location. You're about 5 or so minutes walk to several tube stations, buses leave from right outside the door and you're on the doorstep to Ridley Road Markets, one of the brightest and most culture-rich spots in the middle of Dalston.

The room was a really good size with a fantastic bathroom in the hallway. Even though it looks over a train line, because the line itself is sandwiched by grass banks and the windows are double/triple glazed, the noise is never an issue.

The rest of the house is Lori"s private space. This is not the pad for you if you are looking for a homely spot with chats around the fire with your hosts, etc - it's more like staying in a great hotel. Very private, your space is yours to yourself.

But this is clear from the outset and made implicit in the listing. Lori herself, when I saw her, was really lovely and helpful. And the bed! My god, Tempura, memory foam. Easily worth the price of admission alone!