My wife and I stayed at Craig's place for 5 nights to celebrate our 21st anniversary and to visit our daughter at NYU, and we could not have been happier with our choice! We liked everything... The studio was much larger than expected, with a full size, well equipped kitchen, a pretty big bathroom with a tub/shower combo and a long hall connecting the kitchen to the main area, making the apartment feel far more spacious. Best of all, it has a really nice sized combination living and sleeping area, with a big fluffy feather bed, leather couch and several comfy chairs, a large screen TV and Apple desktop computer. In fact, we were so surprised with the place, that we initially did not notice the bottle of red and the chocolates which Craig was kind enough to leave for us, along with a quick note wishing us a happy anniversary. Few hosts would do something that thoughtful and generous. As for the location, it cannot be beat! The studio is close to just about everything, including Union Square which is only 1 block away, Chelsea Market that is easy to get to by taking the L Train, and a short walk to anywhere in the East Village as well as Greenwich Village. Craig was quick to answer our questions, and was extremely flexible with us arriving early and leaving late. The studio is in a very safe area, on the 5th floor, with a locked entrance door and buzzer with video screen to recognize your guests and allow them in. The building is well maintained and we did not hear any noise from neighbors. Having a Trader Joe's within a couple of blocks was certainly convenient, especially since they are open most days from 9 A.M. to 10 P.M., and have a wide variety of goods with excellent pricing. There is no doubt that we will look to stay here again, the next time we are missing New York and want to see our daughter. Hands down, this place is a great value! We will no longer opt for standard hotels like Hilton Garden Inn or Springhill Suites, when studios such as Craig's are available to rent. Thank you Craig for sharing your home with us, and making our trip that much more special.