This is a great place to stay in manhattan especially if you are on a budget. The east village is my favorite area and John's place is close to everything you need, bars, restaurants and the subway is a short walk taking you anywhere in the city. The apartment is small and cosy but so are most spaces in Manhattan and the price is very affordable. It was clean and the bed was very comfy, the bath is very cool and the apartment had everything we needed. Including cable TV! I would definitely stay here again no problem and John is a very helpful host and lovely guy.