Filip was very informative and accommodating. He greeted us with tea on the first day and gave us tips on New York, such as which days certain museums have as cheap or free days. He also recommended restaurants and grocery shopping in the immediate area, and to check out Astoria, since we were interested in seeing other boroughs besides Manhattan and Brooklyn. After that first little chat, he was absent, but we were pretty self-sufficient.

The listing was mostly exactly as described and clean. It mentioned a balcony for smoking, but though we don't smoke, one of his roommates does, so it seeped through a little from her room and the balcony. But she was also very helpful and friendly.

Overall, this was a great experience! This was our first experience with Airbnb, and we'd be delighted to do it again!