The moment we walked into the apartment, we felt like we were home. In fact, when we look at the AirBnB post now we can't help but wonder why a picture of our living room is on the internet. It was that perfectly furnished; nothing too personal, but just right. As you step outside the building, the show of what is the NYC experience is always in progress. Everything is there for your enjoyment. On the practical side, the subway is right at the corner. There is pizza, smoothies, groceries, coffee and just about anything else you want to eat right around the corner. Within ten-twenty minutes you can walk to the Chelsea Market, the High Line, SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown, the East Village. But our favorite was the neighborhood outside our door. For us, nothing beats the tranquility and charm of the West Village. Sure things could have been better. But we'll settle for perfect. It was perfect for us. After all, we feel like it's our house now. But we'll let others share it until we return.

By the way, for all those who have complained about any outside noise, we feel bad that the vibrancy of living in NYC should effect you any other way than sheer joy for the chance to experience the heartbeat of a city that never sleeps, simply because it has too many things to do. NYC is alive. Even the occasional rumbling subway was only evidence that it has a pulse.

Thank you so much for helping us have a place to stay that is staying with us well past our departure. In fact, in our minds, we're still there.