Marco & Cris are excellent hosts. Their neighborhood is accessible to trains and buses. Also, some nice restaurants and bars are walking distance even though it feels very residential. I loved La Fabrica for tapas. The area is super diverse, which reminded me of NYC. The house is super clean and when I went to bed I was welcomed with the smell of fresh laundry. The room has a closet with two bars and some hangers, a high top dresser and a small desk. This could work for a very close couple, but is best for one or for people who are going to be out and about as the bed takes up most of the room. The bathroom is super clean, which I loved with a nice warm shower. There is carpet throughout, so it is a no shoes household. Their cat is super friendly, yet you wouldn't know they had one except for the litter box in the bathroom. The only cat hair I saw was directly on the cat! If you have allergies I would steer clear because the cat will greet you upon arrival and everyday thereafter. She is super sweet, or at least she was to me. Marco & Cris provided very easy directions and even have an extra little fridge in the kitchen in case guests want to keep some items like yogurt, fruit, or salad. Cooking is not allowed, but you can heat up in the microwave or assemble a salad. I took advantage and practiced speaking Portuguese with Marco and Cris most of the time, but they speak perfect English and Spanish as well. Their place is close to some small shops, a dollar store, and an Aldo mini outlet. The tube got me to the center in 30 minutes and you can take a bus to get to Camden or Shoreditch in 30 minutes as well. Note that it takes 80 minutes from their place to Heathrow Terminal 5 with no switching lines. Its a very cheap and comfortable way to get to the airport, but if you are running late you will need to switch to get to the Heathrow express. Overall, I had a great stay and felt like I was staying with friends I had known for ages. I highly recommend for independent explorers looking to experience a real neighborhood.