Our stay at Laurie's is probably the best experience one could ever imagine through Airbnb. Laurie is an amazing host, a knowledgeable tour guide of New York, and a museum curator all in one. Her home is in a great part of the city, yet on a side street where I never had a problem parking just a few feet from her front door. Her house could be a Better Homes and Garden showpiece, and yes, it even has a large garden in her back yard. There is artwork and books everywhere. In fact, the photos on Airbnb don't even do justice to the beauty of the place. The rooms are large, immaculate, and the beds are comfortable. The espresso maker in the kitchen and fresh croissants and OJ every morning was a treat, and much better than even Starbucks can deliver! The house management team, Batman and Robin (Laurie's two cats), were friendly and ever-present. I couldn't think of a nicer place to stay.