I had such a lovely stay with Gabriel and Mecnun and I cannot recommend staying with them highly enough. They are both warm and welcoming and their home is exactly as it appears in the photographs; clean, light, and airy. It is also a quiet, peaceful oasis. I slept so well as there was absolutely no street noise, despite being so conveniently located near the high road, an overground station and several busses. Seriously, don't be put off by the location. There are several quick and easy routes to get into the central London, but do check out Stoke Newington, as it is absolutely lovely, with beautiful parks (loved Abney Cemetery Park), and numerous independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. Gabriel even thoughtfully provided an extremely helpful and detailed guide and map to the neighborhood. Also, as a single, middle-aged women, I felt perfectly safe there, even when returning late each evening after seeing plays or concerts. I could go on and on and really appreciated Gabriel's detailed instructions and house manual (neither he nor Mecnun were in when I arrived, but I had absolutely no problem retrieving the keys or getting into the house and flat). I would love to stay here again if I am fortunate enough to return to London!!!