This was my first Airbnb experience and it was absolutely awesome. I've been to New York many times, but staying at Tal's apartment gave my family and I a truly authentic New York experience we never would've had at a hotel.
When we arrived, we appreciated how clean and well appointed the apartment was. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay (microwave, kitchen amenities, space heaters, blow dryer, super fast wifi, etc). The apartment is located in an amazingly eclectic part of the East Village. After a day or two, we felt as if we were residents of the neighborhood and embraced all the sights and sounds of the area. Never a dull moment. Super easy access to the L train, Target, Trader Joe's and countless mom and pop shops brimming with unique vibes and personalities.
Tal checked up on us during our stay to ensure that we were taken of. He was very quick to answer any questions while we were there. His level of responsiveness and communication gave me piece of mind that if issues were to come up (none ever came up), it would be handled immediately. After our week-long stay and experience here, there's going to be a lot to live up to staying anywhere else :). Looking forward to visiting again in the future!