Larah's place was well located for our visit to Barnard and Columbia University for the annual Athena Film Festival. The apartment is very comfortable and well-equipped. A cozy respite in the middle of a snowy week in Manhattan. I second all Laura's recommendations for restaurants, including Vinateria, Patisserie des Ambassades (for breakfast), and Red Rooster for jazz brunch or dinner. Full kitchen, plenty of towels, large windows, perfectly clean. Highly recommend this terrific Upper West Side apartment!