My friend and I had a great time in New York and staying in this apartment really made a positive difference to the trip when compared to previous times I have stayed in a hotel. It's true, it is like being a native New Yorker!

Drew is a fantastic host with just the right amount of input as required and always responded very quickly to emails and queries. He was flexible and great to work with.

The apartment is in the East Village in a great location with lots of restaurants and amenities within a 5 minute walk. The area is safe, even at night, and always buzzing. The apartment has a living room, 2 bedrooms (1 double bed, 1 single) with a small kitchen and bathroom. It was clean and bright and of course the roof deck (up a flight of stairs) was wonderful- particularly sitting up there on Drew's furniture watching the sun go down on the NY skyline!

The only downside is that it is up 5 flights of stairs and I certainly had to take a breather near the top. Also, there is Apple TV and Netflix/ HuluPlus but no 'basic' tv channels- I quite like to watch ESPN Sportscenter in the background, but then again you are in NY and won't be sitting around watching much tv anyway.

I would recommend Drew and his apartment highly.