Alina was a very nice host. Very accommodating with our early arrival which somewhat overlapped the departure of the previous guest (we literally passed each other at the doorway upon our arrival!) We are familiar with this part of the Upper West Side so we knew the location was perfect for our needs (to be near our college kids). In the past, we stayed at boutique hotels in the area but decided to give Airbnb a try. This Studio apartment is pretty typical of the area - older buildings with some remodeling done, small spaces, facing a bustling street below - so things just feel old but the place is smartly/tastefully furnished to maximize space & the neighborhood offers great eating & shopping options (Trader Joes!) & terrific transportation convenience within easy walking distance! There's AC & fast WiFi - great pluses. We stayed there for 3 days and came to the conclusion that for about the same as living in a hotel, the 'homey' feel was a plus. Did I say I loved the location?