Rene's place is beyond gorgeous. Going through the doors is like stepping back in time. The hard word, gorgeous tile, large windows, and period wall paper made his place an elegant experience. It's a little pricey compared to nearby options with kitchens, but nothing in the area has the same historic experience. The Harlem Flophouse should be on your Airbnb bucket list. It's also really close to the 125st subway station and the A train will get you into Manhattan in under 15 minutes. Great restaurants nearby and the concierge, Phoebe the cat, was a pleasure to snuggle with. Just wish we could have heard some live music in the salon downstairs.