We enjoyed a smooth arrival with Patty, who was there to greet us when we arrived. After showing us the ropes and giving us a handy list of recommended places nearby, she gave us privacy to get settled in.

The apartment itself was perfect for us—very NYC, and just the right amount of space. It's a former jeweler's shop, so the walls are quite thick—I swear we didn't hear a neighbor once for the week we were here. It's also spotlessly clean, which is one of the things I value the most in an Airbnb.

We've stayed at many Airbnbs over the years, and this was by far the most well-stocked. There were full-sized toiletries in the bathroom, including unique products that I assume were left behind by Patty's international guests. The kitchen has the essentials and bonus treats, like lemon tea.

We slept on the pull-out sofa bed since it was supposed to be a bit warm, and it's the best night's sleep I've had outside of my own bed. Since you're in a city, I would recommend bringing earplugs for the AM traffic noise, but turning on the A/C unit in the window helped with 90% of the standard city sounds.

Would stay again in a heartbeat! Great value, great location, great overall.