There are so many great things to say. Marie's a wonderful host who makes sure you're comfortable in her home and lets you do your own thing. She's always willing to share some of her knowledge—whether it's on the history of the area, places to sightsee, or even pointing out local events that are going on.
Her home was also beautiful, I'll never get over how tall those ceilings were! The place was well taken care of, clean, and the bed was super comfortable after a long day of walking. Excellent A/C was a huge plus for someone not used to the New York summer.
Staying here was super convenient—Central Park, cafes and eateries, and buses/subway stations were only a couple minutes' walk away. My friend and I frequently walked back at night and always felt safe in the neighbourhood (though, always exercise caution regardless).
We'd definitely come back again. Truly a lovely stay!