This was a lovely, cosy apartment with comfortable beds and everything we needed. There aren't really any big shops nearby that we noticed, but we spent most of our time in Manhattan, so that didn't matter to us! It was a bit of a trek getting back at night, when Path trains don't run so frequently, but much better value than staying in central Manhattan, so we were happy. The hosts were communicative and helpful; they even left us a basket full of fruit and biscuits, and everything was very clean and welcoming. Definitely recommended!