You will love Stefan's location as the walk from the hackney wick station will pass you through some nice dining and food places. Just below his apartment you will find one of the best locally and family owned Italian places I've been to in london (Natura Pizza).
It was great to have elevator service at Hackney Wick station and Stefan's apartment as I was carrying a heavy luggage.
Check in and out was Super easy, stefan was very thoughtful. The house is clean and open, yet the private room provided was a good place to rest. He provided everything: hair dryer, iron, cupboard and hanging space.
The overground noises did not bother me at all.
Would highly recommend!