This property met our needs very well for our five nite stay in London (a couple travelling with three teenagers and another adult). Very functional, with good size bedrooms (beds comfortable), and loft. Kitchen was well-equipped, except for no freezer section of fridge. Two bathrooms (shower in each), both on lower level (of three levels).
We liked the loft, and the complex it was in. Gated, locked complex, easy to access with combo. (Get specific instructions on where the Complex is located - was a little bit hidden on first locating it.) Door look was a little funky, but once you got used to how to lock/unlock, all was good. We were there on a few days of record heat, and although we realize there was no AC, a few movable fans in the place would have helped, especially for some air movement when sleeping.
Hackney area is up-and-coming, with a number of factors resulting in property values going up significantly. Multi-cultural area. Felt fairly safe walking around, even later in the evening. (But like any big city, use good judgement.)
six minute walk to Dalton Kingsland overland train, which connects to main subway lines easily. So while it is a ways from the main London attractions, overland and subway gets you there in 25 min. Grocery store next to the Dalton Kingsland station is excellent, and some nearby restaurants and pubs also good.
Ines was very good property manager, responding quickly when we sent communications her way, and was pleasant to deal with. WiFi was good, and living area/dining room are very comfortable. New rugs on bedroom level and stairs would be a nice upgrade for that lower level.
We had some minor inconveniences (cleaning lady did not ensure bathroom tissue was left (ughhh! - Ines apologised!); paper towels and some additional towels would have been nice; table cloth was dirty from previous tenants; a small freezer box would be helpful; and fans for extremely hot days. However, the pros definitely outweighed the cons. And the VRBO property description accurately reflects the property. No negative surprises, which is always a good thing.
This is an affordable accomodation which is good for families or small groups on somewhat of a budget. In a vibrant area of the city, which allows one to get a feel for how real people live! :-) We liked it and would recommend.