Ponge was an excellent host - very friendly and welcoming. He even barbecued some chicken for me when I arrived after a long flight!
The room is on the ground floor and although it's a bit dark it's comfortable and has its own bathroom. The neighbourhood is about half an hour from the city centre by bus and has plenty of places to eat as well as coffee shops. If you don't mind a 20 minute walk the jazz nights at Bird & Beckett bookstore in Glen Park are well worth checking out.