We had an amazing holiday staying in Elle's apartment in NYC. The location is brilliant, with a huge variety of bars, restaurants and cafes right on the doorstep, and close to a subway station and Washington Square Park. We only noticed a little noise from the street on the Friday night but otherwise was very peaceful in the apartment. It is exactly as it looks in the photos, fully equipped with everything you might need, and additionally there were a lot of nice touches to make you feel at home such as a welcoming card from Elle, and toiletries available for use in the bathroom. We found it an extremely restful space to come back to after a busy day exploring the city. It was still very warm when we went in September, but the air conditioning worked perfectly. The bed is also very large and comfortable. We were left a large cupboard and drawers so we could completely unpack, which was very much appreciated as we were staying 12 days and it meant our luggage and shopping wasn't in the way. Elle was a wonderful host and extremely welcoming when we arrived, and was easily contactable for any queries during the stay. Our first experience of using airbnb was an extremely positive one!