Overall Review
Ed is incredibly friendly and welcoming. He never made us feel like guests, we always felt right at home. The room was comfortable for two of us to share and was extremely well maintained and clean. We really appreciated the code lock on our bedroom door, it made us feel like he cared about our security and privacy. We also like the accessibility to the DLR stop and as two girls we felt safe walking down to the stop which was conveniently located 30 seconds from the building. We were pleasantly surprised that the apartment was equipped with a washer/dryer combo. Near the end of our stay, a tv was installed on the wall of our room so we could easily watch Netflix in bed. There was enough storage for both of us and our four suitcases.
We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend staying with Ed and hope to reconnect with him in the future.
Value
The room was great, however we feel the value was depreciated by the common areas and also the location of the flat. The surrounding areas had no cafes, or choice of grocery stores within walking distance (there is a Co-Op in the market). It should also be noted that the section of DLR that passes by the flat stops running relatively early even on the weekends.
Cleanliness
Our bedroom was in excellent condition as advertised with clean linens and towels. However, the common areas like the kitchen, living room and balcony were more cluttered than expected. Because all tenants used the kitchen, it was almost always dirty. The bathroom had zero ventilation and the fan was broken resulting in surface mold. Even though we mentioned it to Ed, it was not fixed for the duration of our 2.5 month long stay. We also booked this space because it advertised a computer friendly workspace, but the clutter on the table prevented us from using it.
Location
Great location if you're looking to explore east London or work in Canary Wharf/Stratford. 40+ minutes to all other parts of central London.