We loved O'Dell's place so much that my husband kept saying he wished we could buy it and keep living there. The house is spacious and well laid out, a far cry from the cramped hotel room you'll find for a similar price. Having all the comforts of home made a huge difference on our trip because we were travelling with our 5 young children. The neighborhood is active and diverse. We felt completely comfortable navigating it to use the grocery store, the laundry mat and the subway (which is in close proximity to the house.)
O'Dell himself was kind, gracious, and accommodating. I got the impression that he was willing to help in any way he could. knowing we were travelling with an infant, he anticipated I may need a pack-n-play, stroller, and high chair, which he provided.
We are pretty experienced NY visitors, as my husband is a native New Yorker, and we both agree that this last trip was our best experience yet. We recommend O'Dell's home to anyone looking for a home-away-from-home in the middle of the big city.