Melanie is a wonderful host who made us feel like family! The room is comfortable and decorated stylishly, and the immaculate bathroom made us resent our ugly shower back home. We enjoyed the personal touches Melanie provided - a fruit plate, suggestions about where to visit in the neighborhood, and (fantastic) coffee that was set up and waiting for us every morning! As New Yorkers, we were grateful for the peace and quiet this place afforded, not to mention the fact that she is located literally a stone's throw from a gorgeous national park full of trails that overlook the water. This is the ideal spot for enjoying all the perks of this beautiful, lively city without being in the middle of the chaos you'd find in more touristy neighborhoods. We spent some time enjoying relaxing in the natural light flooding throughout the common spaces (and enjoying the coffee! Melanie has convinced me we need to get a Chemex coffeemaker!) and we found more than a few invaluable sightseeing suggestions in the cute guidebooks and maps made available in the living room. It's clear that Melanie loves and knows the city and she's a wonderful ambassador. We couldn't have asked for a more welcoming space or a more gracious and accommodating hostess!