First of all I want to say that Besinfe is a great host, he was really welcoming and supportive even though we were a bit trouble because of my handicaped friend. The apartment is exactly the same as shown in photos. It has a great location in the upper manhattan with a metro station nearby, we had no problem finding our way, considering it was our first time in NYC. Basically you are renting a room, but you can use the whole apartment without restrictions and you have a great host who is easy and fun to talk to. The price is great, there aren't many deals like this one. I definitely recommend the place and will come back next year!