Simon was a great host!! I was new to airbnb and wasn't sure how it all worked and he was so helpful. Our flight was coming in early and the check-in time was scheduled for the afternoon, so I asked if we could possibly check-in early so we wouldn't have to kill time at the airport or in the city. He explained that he would normally be flexible but he had people checking out so he wanted to make sure there was time to clean and get the place ready for us. He said he would keep me posted if anything changed, and I was so glad when he called us only an hour after we landed to let us know that the people had checked out early and he was able to clean and get the apartment ready for us.
When we arrived we were so pleased that the pictures were exactly how the apartment looked in person. It is such a nice space with lots of space and modern touches. The neighborhood is decent and close to the train so you can get anywhere in the city! The apartment was on the third floor and the stairs were a bit steep so we got in a little workout each time we left and came back lol. I really liked that he left a very extensive information packet since we were unfamiliar with the area and getting around. There was detailed information on all the trains in the area and how to get to them, information on the area as far as restaurants and stores, as well as pricing on taxis and such to get back to the airport. There was also a little snack basket left for us which was nice and came in handy when we needed a little something to munch on. Overall we had a great experience and would definitely stay here again and would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great New York experience!