I stayed with Grace for 2 weeks while I was attending a wedding, visiting with my family and friends in the Bronx and Manhattan, and having the necessary ex-New Yorker’s immersion in NYC. Grace’s place is just as she describes it: pleasant, comfortable, clean, and quiet. And she is an excellent hostess. When I arrived at about 10 pm and mentioned that I had forgotten my food bag in the van from the airport, she was immediately off to the kitchen to make me a delicious sandwich (much better than what I left in the shuttle). She offered treats throughout my visit. She has the airbnb thing down, so you’re not wondering about her expectations and preferences. The building is also clean, quiet, and well-maintained, with a delightful garden in the front courtyard and the convenience of washers and dryers in the basement.

An added bonus: I loved this neighborhood at the northern-most tip of Manhattan, which was new to me. The apartment is very close to Inwood Hill Park, which is a fabulous place to walk, with one of the largest old-growth forests in NYC. You can also walk to the Hudson through the park and the Cloisters easily. The apartment is also very close to both the A and # 1 subway trains and numerous buses, which get you anywhere quickly. I felt very comfortable coming and going by myself at all hours. Indian Road Cafe, just a block away was another plus: a neighborhood establishment, with good food at reasonable prices.

I would stay again and recommend Grace’s place to fellow travellers who want a comfortable place to stay in NYC, without paying through the nose.