Melissa and Ray are each warm and interesting people and, as a team, they're unbeatable as hosts. It felt like visiting the best of friends - helpful and incredibly responsive, while allowing privacy and independence. The space is terrific - a full flat with living room, kitchen, bath and access to the backyard. The living room is an extravaganza of entertainment options if you're wound up late at night or wondering about the weather first thing in the morning. The G subway is within a block and there are several great spots within a block for morning coffee/pastry and evening dinner. We're already planning a return in the fall and hope to meet up for a bite when they head west to visit San Francisco.