Rachel was wonderfully helpful, staying up late for our check-in and booking us a car to the airport when we left.

I really can't say enough good things about the apartment or the host; both were lovely. We were close enough to walk to Chinatown, but far enough away that we missed out on the noise. The LES had a nice village-like feel that other parts of NY seem to lack. We'll be back soon, I suspect.

I'd also echo Rachel's recommendation of Kossar's Bialys, a Jewish bakery just up the road; it does wonderful bagels.