Sarah's place is perfectly appointed, ideal for a single person or couple. It's so quiet, light, the bed was quite comfortable. I felt entirely safe. Shops and restaurants close by as are the Cloisters and Ft. Tryon Park. Washington Heights provides one with easy access to Manhattan yet, once back at the apartment, it's closer to quiet village life. Do plan for a 30 plus minute subway ride to get to the main parts of the city. But the subway is so close as are buses that it's easy. I look forward to returning to Sarah's place in the fall.