We just returned from staying at Francesca's place in NYC, it enhanced our visit tremendously. The brownstone is located in a family neighborhood with a school across the street and two grocery stores around the corner. There are restaurants in the neighborhood, Central Park is a block away, and subway stations are nearby that can take you anywhere you need to go. We felt very safe and even let our 16 and 14 year old go out on their own to Subway to get dinner for themselves. The Brownstone itself is huge, with plenty of space to relax and separate after spending a day together In the hustle and bustle of downtown. Unlike so many IKEA furnished "beige and blah" vacation rentals Francesca's place had so much character and was filled with a mix of family antiques and lots of artwork. Two full bathrooms gives everyone a chance to get ready and out the door quickly. The kitchen has everything you need with nice stainless steel appliances. Francesca was a great host. She always responded to our questions right away before we came, and she was there when we arrived and when we left. She generously and very thoughtfully provided breakfast food for us. The apartment was also well stocked with bars of soap, shampoo, and laundry detergent which was very appreciated. I can't tell you how often I have booked a rental and not even had a bar of soap to wash my hands with after traveling. Highly recommend booking this wonderful gem of a rental.