I spent 2 weeks from 12 January in the apartment with my 2 daughters and it was fabulous. The apartment was spacious yet cosy, very well equipped and extremely comfortable. The pictures don't do it justice. We were there for the blizzard and it was quite magical to watch the snow cover the street, from the windows of the apartment. The art is unique and, all though it may not be to everyone's taste, it gave the apartment an interesting and edgy vibe. The location is fantastic. Great cafes and restuarants, grocery stores and pharmacies were all within a minutes walk. It is also just a 15 minute walk to Nolita and SoHo.

Alan was a great host. He was very helpful and obliging in the lead up to our visit and was really eager to make sure that we had a great stay in the apartment and in New York. He left a guide to the city and the local area, a welcome bottle of champagne and even a kangaroo printed dish towel - a sweet touch for we, Australians.

Everything about the apartment suited us perfectly. We loved the eclectic nature of the location in the East Village and the apartment was a perfect place to unwind and relax after full day of experiencing New York, or to recharge our batteries if we wanted to keep going and have a night out. The other residents in the apartment were really friendly and helpful, especially during the blizzard.
I would jump at the opportunity to stay in Alan's apartment again and highly recommend it to others visitng New York. It was the cherry on top of an incredible 2 weeks in an incredible city.