Susie and her family were excellent hosts and they made sure our stay was as comfortable as possible. The room was private, spacious, and the apparment was located in a relatively quiet street. The location was ideal and I was able to walk to my favorite East Village/LES spots. Additionally, the subway station was two blocks away, which made everything very convenient. Even though taking a shower was not the most comfortable thing, it accomplished its function and we got the hang of it on the second day. Another downside is that it's tough going up the stairs (which was specified in the listing) but it was fine because we only did it once a day. Overall, I recommend Susie's place as I myself wish to stay there again.