During my recent trip to NYC this past week, I opted for an Airbnb stay rather than the usual hotel stay. I was hoping to save some money as well as try and experience life as a local for the week. To my surprise, it was one of my better weeks while visiting. I will attribute the success of my trip to the very first decision I made and that was my choice of where I stayed. The hosts, Amy and Matt were warm and inviting. They even included me in some activities during the day! The place had all the comforts of home. The location was perfect too. Not far from the local hotspots, including this comedy club, The Tiny Cupboard, that I wound up loving and visiting frequently for a good portion of my trip. Public transportation was right around the block. Easy access to everything. Overall, my trip was fantastic. I have already booked my next stay!