Awesome location in the East Village and a great host! Edward was super about communicating about the room and arrival details, plus he kept in touch throughout the week to check that everything was going well. He was helpful as well, making sure I knew how to get around the city and lending me an umbrella when it rained. The room was comfortable, with room for my suitcase and carry-on, plus a desk and shelves. Photos in the listing were very accurate. Because the apartment is in the basement, when it got really hot outside (over 90 F), the common area did kind of have that New York smell, but the air in the room was always fresh, plus the AC made it very comfortable. It's several blocks' walk to the subway (F line), but there are actually a ton of restaurants, shops, and a grocery store within a block or two, plus plenty of nightlife, so you don't really need to go far if you don't want to. Even so, because the apartment doesn't face the street (and it's a quiet side street), there were no issues at all with noise. I was there a week and didn't spend too much time in the apartment, mostly using it as a home base for coming and going, but I had a great trip, and I'd definitely stay there again!