M.E. is a fantastic host: welcoming, thoughtful, warm, discreet. The apartment is in a brilliant location: a really sweet and quiet corner right next to the B & C, as close to Columbia University as you could get without living in a dorm, just a couple short blocks to the Broadway & 110th 1/9 Subway. M.E. is extremely accommodating and helpful, full of good cheer, suggestions, and leaves out great fixings for breakfast and other snacks every day. I am a pretty self-directive guest; I know the neighborhood already and I had a lot of work to do, and though I'm sure M.E. would have been happy to chat and give me info about NYC, she saw that I didn't need help and so just let me get on with things, and I had the apartment to myself for much of the time. The room is comfortable and nice-- 2 AC's which was great for the unseasonably hot weather-- plus a desk and lots of closet/ bureau space. I stayed for 10 days and was extremely comfortable and well-taken care of. This place has outstanding value, location, and comfort; ideal for getting to know the Upper West Side and all of Manhattan.