Samantha was a very thoughtful host and she made sure that we were comfortable. She also had several great suggestions for local stores.

The apartment is in a great location, easy walking distance to the East Village and the subway. Easy to hail a taxi from the front door. Pushcart Coffee, two and half blocks away at the corner of 2nd and @21st, is the perfect way to start the day. (I get no perks for saying that. It's just honest, good coffee with a proper neighborhood feel.) The convenience store/bodega across the street cooks great "egg on a roll" breakfasts, not microwaved.

The building and apartment are a little funky but we would definitely stay there again and we would recommend the place to anyone.