Michael is a really great host. His home is located in a prime of Chelsea, with Whole Foods down the street as well as an endless array of restaurant and cafe options. I would recommend this place for a couple but definitely for a solo-traveler who doesn't need much. Michael is great on communication and carries a wonderful attitude. If you're not really in the fittest of shape or just don't like stairs, be warned that this is on the fifth floor. But this should be expected of most older Manhattan apartments.