We so enjoyed our stay at this place. Althoughit has "bijou" proportions there is actually more space than in most East Village apartments and being able to open up into the courtyard made it absolutely delightful as well as airy in the steamy New York summer. The furnishings are modest but all comfortableand the good sized bath & bathroom a real bonus. The location is perfect, in a great little street with community gardens and cool, lively bars and restaurants. I would point out that the area is very lively and the climb to the bed is notfor the very unfit or the faint hearted, but any visitor to the East Village is not likely to be either of those!