Our family of four came into London late at night. We had previously emailed Sarah for directions from the train station, and asked if she could have basic breakfast food for the morning. She recommended a bus number and said she would have food. The bus did not stop by her house. It would have been better (and safer) to recommend a taxi. Her neighbor was very kind, somewhat flustered at the lack of information available, but provided the key, then went to her personal kitchen and brought us some bread, eggs and milk as there was no food in the kitchen. We noticed that the tea kettle had flaked bits of metal and debris, so we had to use a saucepan to boil water. There were also no basic amenities like a toaster, coffee maker, hair dryer or universal electronic adaptor. Neither was there a week of toilet paper or other basic needs, and Sarah did not connect directly with us during our week-long stay. In addition, the wood floors and stairs were old and very creaky, and the windows upstairs only opened a crack at the top, so it was warm and stuffy at night. I would call the area Hackney Central, despite it's proximity to the edge of the park, and it is quite a bit more than a "stone's throw from trendy Dalston Broadway and Columbia Rd markets" (more like a 10 minute walk). I also recommend ear plugs at night because the traffic from nearby busy roads is loud throughout the night. Overall, the home was clean and tidy, with wi-fi, bedding and towels provided.