Raveevarn was so welcoming it was like visiting family.

The space was exactly as described, somewhat raw, modern/sleek. There was some work in progress however my fiancé and I didn’t mind as we were fascinated to have her walk and talk us through the evolution of the space. The whole space had so much functionality. It was a wonderful first airbnb experience for us.

There were plenty of closet and cabinet space to place your belongings but we didn’t since we only stayed 2 nights. She provided towels, shampoo, lotion & hand soap. I really liked the shower - loved the tiles!

There was a stocked mini fridge and stove which I wished we utilized since there was a french press but we ventured out daily for our morning coffee which she was great in recommending a spot!

We like to sleep in a cold environment so we had the sliding door open. I did get eaten alive by a mosquito but to Ravee’s defense and to my fiancé’s point - no matter where I am the skeeters find me. While the doors were open we did hear garbage trucks but that's expected in a city on a weekday morning. We closed it the following night but it did get a bit warm.

The neighborhood could be intimidating if you are not from a big city but since we are from NYC it was fine. It takes a while to hail a cab in the hood so plan ahead to get local cab numbers. Also the cabs are not too familiar with the street so be prepared to explain how to get there.

Truth be told, I wished we had more time with Raveevarn. I would have loved to pick her brain creatively and get to know her. We are hoping if she comes to NY that we can meet her for dinner! :-)