This is my eighth stay at Pedro and Cristina‘s place and here is why I keep coming back:
I stay overnight in NYC one night a week for work, staying in various Airbnb‘s, so I’ve seen a lot of private rooms in shared apartments. This one is among the best. The layout of the apartment is ideal. The guest bedroom and bathroom are directly across the hall from each other, and separated from the host’s living space by the kitchen and small living room, so it feels private and I don’t worry about keeping the host up at night if I’m listening to music or moving around. The room is large and comfortable. I’ve stayed here in three seasons and it’s warm in winter, and cool in the hotter months. There is a fan available to move air around if necessary, as well as a/c. There is a large closet with a low shelf perfect for opening my overnight suitcase And hanging my work clothes. There is a small desk and chair, and the desk easily slides out of the way to create a space large enough to roll out my yoga mat and comfortably exercise in the morning without disturbing the host. And about the host: Cristina is always friendly And helpful, yet never intrusive. The neighborhood is quiet and safe, and there are two layers of locked doors at the entrance. It is a fifth floor walkup, but the reward is that it is extremely quiet in the bedroom, which faces a courtyard rather than the street, and gets morning sunlight. The water pressure is good, and the place is always immaculately clean. The 14a and another bus pick up just across the street, and there are many nice restaurants, groceries, and small parks nearby. It’s an outstanding value for this type of Airbnb, and I look forward to more stays.