For our group of 8 friends, gathering in Manhattan for a reunion and cultural adventures, this was a fantastic value. It felt like a big, comfy, sorority house. We were so engrossed in conversation around the dining table that we forgot to enjoy the lovely garden. We appreciated the spiffed up bathrooms (but be aware that most lack outlets for hairdryers). The kitchen is enormous by Manhattan standards, but we used it only for making coffee and breakfasts, as there are some outstanding restaurants nearby.