First of all, Xavier is fantastic. He could not have struck a better balance between being an engaged and a hands-off host. He is most prompt with communication—I never waited more than five minutes to hear back from him—and he really cared about the quality of my stay.
Second, the location can't be beat. Step out the door and you'll find the subway. Less than a five-minute walk to Times Square...really, right in the heart of NYC.
My one concern—and it's an important one—was the preparedness of my room upon my arrival. The bed was made only with a fitted sheet, and to be frank, I wasn't completely confident that it was clean. I found some items behind the bed from a previous guest, and the floor hadn't been vacuumed. I'm really low-maintenance, and to be fair, I never mentioned this during my stay. Nevertheless, I did have slightly higher expectations in this regard.
With an easy fix, however, I would definitely give Xavier five-stars. The price is right, and as I said, he couldn't have been a better host during my time in NYC.