I am so happy I chose this home! Newark seemed convenient for visiting friends locally and also getting to the airport. But Tom (and Chuck and the two cats) were fantastic hosts. Tom wasn't there when I arrived, but Chuck greeted me warmly and offered me a cup of tea. I also got a tour of the house and learned the history. The room, on the top floor, is very comfortable and I was also offered the use of another room, like a study. The bath is original, with a claw-foot tub. It was unseasonably cold when I visited, and Tom brought up another heater, just in case I was cold. The cats really are friendly, and Steve sat with me a while. There were lots of nice touches - water at the bedside, shampoo and other amenities, fluffy towels. Breakfast was amazing! I don't know what they do for everyone, but there was freshly baked bread. I can't wait for my next trip to Manhattan. I'll be book looking to book here first! These are the kind of people you just want to get to know better - very fun and interesting. And they really went out of their way. Having been a host and stayed at several AirBnB places, this is the type of stay that really sells the experience.