We spent 10 days in Melissa's apartment and did not regret a second!
Communication beforehand and during the stay was excellent, including check-in and check-out. Melissa replies super fast and we even got to know her and her husband during our stay. They were both very lovely. Melissa offered us new towels and even new sheets several times.
The apartment itself is small, but very cozy and spacious enough as we were out in NYC during the day anyway. The bed was extremely comfortable, the kitchen was very well equipped with everything you would need, there was a hairdryer in the bathroom and Melissa also supplied shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and three different towels for each one of us. Everything in the apartment was super clean.
The apartment is perfectly located for all those who want to explore NYC but who enjoy a more relaxed and easy neighborhood. We could be in Manhatten in 10-20 minutes though, train and ferry are just a 5 minute walk from the apartment. Also a 5 minute walk away is the Hudson river, we totally recommend going there by night so you can see the skyline of NYC. There are some stores and supermarkets for daily grocery shopping and even some nice bars and restaurants in the area.
All in all I can recommend to stay in Melissa's apartments a 100%! We would come back at any time.