My teenage son and I stayed for a week and a half with Gabrielle. The private bath was wonderful. She and her partner were very welcoming. They gave us great recommendations for restaurants, stores and how to best get around town. The wall decor and wide selection of books was interesting and entertaining. Gabrielle provided us with ear plugs and eye masks which was very thoughtful since the guest room is on the second floor above the street. There is also a noise machine in the bedroom that was helpful. We especially enjoyed the rooftop that had a beautiful view of the city and Hudson River. The one challenge was that the express train was a bit of a walk to get to, perhaps 10-15 minutes. But once on the train, it was a quick ride into midtown. The local subway train was only a few short blocks away. There are bus stops close by, too. We felt right at home with access to the kitchen, washer/dryer, and living room area whenever we needed them.