Silvia & Clara were great hosts - communication was frequent, clear, and timely; Clara was there upon my (very late!) arrival to the apartment with keys and instructions; Silvia accommodated our request for 3 guests instead of 2.

The apartment itself is lovely and also very utilitarian - the loft provides for maximum use of space. The place is clean and tidy, as were the sheets and towels. There are pots and pans in the kitchen with which to cook (if you should choose to do so). The location is exactly what I was looking for, in the Upper West Side and close to the 1,2,3,B and C lines. Everything you might need is only steps away, but somehow the apartment manages to stay nice and quiet!

The one (very minor) drawback is that when it rains, the window in the bathroom occasionally drips. I remedied this by putting a towel on the window ledge and wringing it out from time to time.

I would definitely recommend this place to friends (and already have!), and I'll be hoping to stay here again in the future!