My wife and I stayed in this property for a month and found it to be a wonderful place from which to explore NYC. It is well equipped for a long term stay with a fully stocked kitchen, functional work spaces, a spare room for guests and a lovely rooftop space for fresh air. While the East Village is bustling with activity and numerous restaurants, the apartment is very quiet, secure/safe and provides a great sanctuary after being out and about. Ann and Peter are very responsive, helpful hosts - providing privacy if preferred, but always available to help. While we enjoyed several of the area's restaurants (Esperato's, Lilly's, Clinton Baking Co, C&B's, Venerio's etc.), there are many more to choose from, so if food/drink is important to your visit, this is a wonderful area. For longer excursions, several subway stops are a reasonable (~10 minute) walk away. If you have a pet, as we did, Thompkins Park provides a nearby green space. All in all a very nice, spacious apartment for visiting NYC.