Catherine's a very good host. She suggested some nearby points of interest for us to see/visit (i.e. bus routes, etc.). And the first night we arrived, she even took us to a great place to get some very tasty and inexpensive Chinese 'take-out' when we asked where we might be able to get some quick food/meal nearby.
This was our first visit to New York City. We spent most of our time each day sight-seeing in Manhattan from morning to evening, so we only spent time in the house for showers and sleeping at night.
Check with your host whether breakfast is included; we forgot to ask (perhaps Airbnb in the New York areas may or may not include breakfast; we don't know for sure.)