There are a lot of basic positives that often get taken for granted. The hosts actually responded to our texts when coordinating our arrival time. The place has an easy system for coming and going. There is hot water, the radiators worked well, and the place was clean and prepared when we arrived. It is a five minute walk from the subway, and the street the house is on is beautiful!
The neighborhood is quiet, but as they state in the description, you can hear the goings on of the host family downstairs. For the most part, it is barely noticeable.
When there was a small issue, they immediately worked to resolve it, and checked in on it later. The hosts are very warm and friendly. They make it clear that they are committed to respecting your privacy and are concerned about your stay being a good one.
A key point to note is that this isn’t a separate unit. It is like living on the second floor of a two story home. The bathroom door faces the staircase (which they are never on unannounced), for example.
Overall, Princess and Elijah hold up their end of the bargain, and a stay here will give you a glimpse at a side of New York that is as beautiful as it is under appreciated.