You have to stay here. Stop looking - right now. The place? Perfect. The host? Wonderful. The location? Amazing. We couldn't have been happier with the stay at Niko's. The room was spotless and clean, decorated adorably, and was very functional for us. Our belongings fit perfectly in the closet, the table and chair in the room were enhancements, the bathroom and kitchen were *so* clean, and the home smelled like sweet hazelnut coffee. We couldn't have felt more comfortable in Niko's home. We were walking distance to everything we wanted to see and access - 4 blocks from Times Square, 6 blocks to the Intrepid, 2 blocks to public transit that got us to all other Manhattan locations (including the airport), and only 1/2 block away from grocery stores and restaurants. And Niko has set the bar for hosts; he was immediately responsive to our messages before our arrival, ensuring we knew the plan for check-in. Upon arriving, he welcomed us in (early!) to drop off luggage and gave us a "lay of the land". We were able to connect and visit with him daily - which made us feel like special guests instead of a business transaction. We departed while Niko was gone working, but he had wonderful and easy arrangements for this process, which is a testament to his hospitality and making stays convenient for his guests. This was our first time using AirBNB and I sincerely hope all experiences are just like this - from the location to the room to the host, it was just perfect!