The house is also located in a private estate like property, so its has a secure entry into the estate, as well as her house, so safety isn't much of an issue. Transportation around the area is easy too, its a 5mins bus ride from her place to the nearest tube which is "Miles End" which is on the District/Hammersmith & City/Central line. The Central line brings you right to the heart of shopping. The Central line brings you to all the sightseeing locations such as Big Ben, London Eye, London Bridge, Buckingham Palace, etc. If you're arriving by coach at the Victoria Coach Station, its on the District line, and if you're arriving by flight, you can take a shuttle bus to Stratford, and then the Central line. That's saying how conveniently her house is located.

You can grab some Fish & Chips just round the corner of her place if you just want to grab something to go real quick, and there's also amenities near her place (i.e. all within a 2-3mins walk) such as restaurants, bars, a small local supermarket, etc. Since its also located almost directly at Victoria Park, you could take a nice stroll in the park to relax.

The room is located in a lovely quiet area which is great, especially when you want a nice quiet night's rest, without the noise from pubs and busy markets of some other locations. She provides some basic breakfast and access to her kitchen, though I never ate any, but she would keep reminding you they are all available on a help yourself basis, to make you feel at home. The room itself was lovely, comfortable, nice warm and cozy but not claustrophobic. Though not an en-suite room, the bathroom/shower is just directly beside the room which you share with Lesley. The bathroom/shower is nice and clean and you won't feel disgusted at it like some kind of public toilet.

Lesley, the host, was extremely friendly, and would really try make you feel at home. She's a great conversationist and a great help to move around London. She'll be as accommodating as possible as well, such as for my situation, my transport out of London doesn't leave till the evening/night, she allowed me to leave my stuff in her place and pick it up later in the afternoon, which is really useful. You could pay to store them at luggage counters for a fee, but she did us a great favour.

All in all, it was a great experience living at her place, and I'd recommend anyone to go ahead to rent the room from her, because I know I would if I ever headed over to London again.