Shell's place is as convenient as it gets: a 2 1/2 block walk from the number 6 subway line, which goes directly to Grand Central and Museum Mile. Lots of attractions (and tons of good restaurants) are an easy walk away. The apartment is on a busy urban street, so it can get noisy, but our bed was so comfortable we didn't lose sleep. The tidy, pretty room is well-equipped with everything you'd need, including guidebooks and toiletries. The living areas are shared with some roommates, but they don't seem to be around much; in any case, there was never a wait for kitchen or bathroom time. We didn't meet Shell, but she she was only a text away if we had a question or issue.