Lesley and Peter have put together a quaint apartment in Shoreditch, which is quickly becoming a trendy area of London. Hackney road (main road) has a range of coffee shops and brunch places, with a number of grocery stores and a laundromat. Further down to Shoreditch there are a number of new bars and restaurants to try. The Burberry outlet is also only a 15 minute bus ride away.
Transportation was very easy with buses connecting to major London stations / areas (e.g. Liverpool St, Oxford Circus, Knightsbridge). Checking in was efficient as the hosts live upstairs (but affording complete privacy to me). Communication was quick and clear. Would recommend this for travellers who are looking to explore a new area of London.