My husband and I really enjoyed staying at Shahar's apartment on the upper west side. For a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, it felt quite spacious, the more so because of the very high ceilings. The apartment was immaculately clean and tidy when we arrived--just like a five-star hotel suite with a private kitchen, for a small fraction of the price. We found the bed large and comfortable and slept well. The neighborhood is very safe, attractive, dynamic, and there is much to do. Central Park is only about three avenues from the apartment, and several subway lines (1, C, B) are within walking distance. Shahar was a great host who responded to my communications promptly, and the flexibility he afforded us with respect to check in/check out times was much appreciated. Our only slight grievance was that our cell phone reception in the apartment was poor. However, we found that if we stood by a window when making calls or sending texts, there was no problem.