I kept in close contact with the host prior to arrival (or so I believed) but when I arrived late as I had texted and she had replied it was fine, she answered the door with a very annoyed look on her face. I apologized as I had driven around for over an hour looking for parking (the 'host' messaged that parking was fine in that area which she later said was not true at all and that this was another communication from her 'niece') and if it were all right to stay. She replied, "I opened my door to you didn't I?" She was so rude and unwelcoming all due to the fact that she permitted someone else to communicate on her behalf that didn't properly communicate everything back to her.

The couch was soft but there was no aircon and the only 'fan' was a tower fan with minimal power so that I sweat the entire night. I also needed to go back to my car after arriving, and since this host hadn't given me a key to get into her home, I had to go and knock on her bedroom door. This was so uncomfortable as she had already made me feel unwelcome.

The neighborhood was beautiful and friendly beyond. There is ZERO PARKING so no matter what anyone claiming to be this host says, do NOT bring a car if you are staying here. You are so immensely close to the subway which is fantastic for anyone wanting to go into Manhattan regularly while staying here.

Finally, on the day I was leaving -the host was gracious enough to permit me to leave days prior to what I had booked with a refund- I again apologized for any inconvenience HER OWN irresponsible communication behaviors may have caused, and I explained it was my first time using airbnb and I would learn. She asked what I meant and I explained better communication was necessary. She actually became angry and began to argue with me as I was leaving her apartment! How crass and rude! When I said, "I am sorry that I care for your home and actually give a sh*t," she replied, "I want young guys 20, 21, 22 that DON'T give a sh*t."

Her niece that lived there was very friendly and affable which made the two nights bearable. The apartment was also impeccably clean. There is not much positive to say about such a negative experience.