Edward was a great host: good communication even before booking and throughout stay. And he is a very nice guy!
The room was exactly as pictured. It is very basic but had everything I needed. I was going to be out enjoying the city and wanted a clean, safe place to shower, sleep, and charge my phone. I wasn't planning on hanging out in the apartment, so location and price were much more important to me than having a deluxe spa accommodation. The location is great: lots of good food within walking distance (even on the same block), supermarket 1 block away, post office nearby, deli on the corner. Easy access to the subway. The apartment does not get a lot of natural light and the tub is old so the undercoat shows through the porcelain even when it is scrubbed. For such a fabulous location at such a reasonable price that was fine with me. (as they say, " Location, Cheap, Fancy: pick 2") This would not be a place I would send my (conservative, suburban, corporate) parents to, but if you are young, hip, and on a budget this will put you in the middle of all the East Village/Alphabet city/ Lower East Side action.
Edward is very honest, reliable and up front, so if you are not sure if this is for you, ask him your questions and he will give you a straight answer. For what I wanted (cheap, safe & awesome location) it was great!