The place was nice, and well located; what's more, it wasn't all too expensive for New York. It's just not clear to me that we were, indeed, staying with a couple who were just looking to let a room out for a while until they found housemates - perhaps they were just very busy for the time we were there, but if you're after the Air b'n'b experience of bumping into a host and having someone around who you can ask for local tips etc., then this might not be for you. Nonetheless, a nicely located room that was a great base for our NYC trip.