This was our first airbnb experience and we couldn't be happier. This place exceeded expectations. Firstly, it is beautiful. I love antique looking buildings with beautiful wood trim and fireplace mantles. Very neat and classy inside. Secondly, our hosts were very accommodating considering our difficult arrival situation. We were visiting NYC and had gotten held up out of state for what turned out to be 4 hours, then got stuck in NJ traffic. Though we ended up arriving fairly late, the Mrs. greeted us wonderfully despite the inconvenience. She was very positive, upbeat and fun to chat with. She showed us a neat binder that they had put together (full of menus, bus schedules and popular venues), told us good places to get pizza, and left us snacks, tea and bottled water :) To our surprise we were even left clean towels!! Beds were very comfortable, we slept like the dead and it was *really* hard to get up in the morning.

The area is not unlike NYC, busy and urban, but we felt completely safe. We had a snafu where we didn't realize the bus stopped running early and had to walk back to the apartment from the train station (about 30 min walk) at around 1am and felt fine. It was very quiet that time of night.

Unfortunately we didn't stay for too long, we only spent the weekend in NJ to visit NYC for an event, but would love to rent the place again next time we visit the area.

*A tip: the Path train transports between NJ - Journal Square Station and Manhattan all day and night. HOWEVER, keep in mind the # 6 bus between the apartment and the Path does not run past 10pm. So call a cab or plan to walk the distance between the apartment and the station if if you plan to stay out late at night. This is still waaaay better than trying to drive around in Manhattan.

Airbnb-ers, please keep in mind that people are opening up their home to you. Please respect them. Also, keep in mind that you are visiting a home, not a luxury hotel. For us, we were looking for something that felt more genuine and home-like while we traveled, and this place was only second to the real thing :)

Thank you!!