Where does one start when writing a review for the most amazing woman in Harlem?! -The host- I've had the privilege to stay with Vigil and her kind son for six nights. So first of all Vigil is amazingly fast When it comes to communication. She responds very fast and takes the time to answer all your questions. Once you arrive at hear beautiful place you are warmly greeted by a beautiful smile with a warm and positive soul so it took me exactly five minutes to feel at home. Travelling alone to Harlem as a female can be overwhealming. She makes sure you feel comfortabel, safe and welcome. Loved that. It's like having a sweet, caring, second mother that's always here for you in case you need her. -The House- Vigil's appartment is located in a very safe secured building. There's two locked entrance doors that you have to open before even getting to the stairs. Atho it says second floor, the stairs are tiny so bringing your luggage up is not a problem at all. I came across several neigbours and they are al very kind nice people. The house is extremely CLEAN!!!! Vigil lives in a beautiful inspiring home that she takes very good care of. Respect that when she opens up her house to you. Take time to enjoy the beautiful art on her walls. She will have inspiring stories to tell. If you want to learn about the country, the neigbourhood or even vigil's roots, make some time to have a chat with her. She is one of the most unjudgemental, positive, inspiring hosts I have ever met. In six days I have learned some valuable life lessons from her that I will cherish forever. -The room- Like the entire house, the room is super clean. Its a cozy room with everything you need. In the weekend it might get a little noisy outside because of the bubly area but there is nothing Vigil can do about that so dont blame her, just buy earplugs and you're good. The bathroom as well as the kitchen are amazingly clean. Having trouble with the water beeing to hot? Turn it a little further and you're good. You have a van in the room, a desk, a closet with hangers, just everything you need for a plesant stay. The bed is amazing, I slept like a baby. -The family- Vigil lives in the appartment with her son. He is one of the most respectful and politest 16 year old you will ever meet. He is a student and Vigil is a teacher. This means they have a morning routine. Respect their home and routines and make sure you ask about their "bathroom hours" so you can adjust to it. This didn't cause any problems for me and made sure we were never in each others way. I feel as guests we are not in a hotel so respect other people's home and take the effort to communicate things...