Just got back from a wonderful and comfortable stay with the Lehmann's! The particulars:
1. Location: ideal and a great neighborhood. we already knew we liked the upper west side of manhattan and now we really got to experience it like a resident. several great markets nearby, restaurants, etc.
2. apartment: cool old pre-war style. lots of character. lots of space and comfortable.
3. the family: a great unit! we tended to be out all day and so we didn't get to interact with the family as much as i would have liked. next time we plan on hanging out some more! :-)