Agnes was more than great starting from I booked the room weeks prior by proving great communication to the very end when we left our amazing trip in New York. Our flight came in around 6am and even though "full check-in" wasn't until later (other guests still occupied the place), Agnes let us drop off our bags, clean up and chat a little before we headed out to explore before our long day.

The apartment complex has old-school charm in a great way as well as the apartment itself. Everything was very clean and I noticed the bathroom was spotless every time I went in the next day. The room we had was excellent with plenty of space including a comfortable bed (I like firm), television and Agnes even provided an array of snacks, water, juices, coffee, soap, toothbrushes, etc in the room which was awesome. My friend and I felt extremely comfortable in the apartment and used the kitchen everyday for breakfast. We talked to Agnes when she was around and she is an awesome person to conversate with. Very calm, but passionate and well rounded in many areas so you can talk about almost anything. If you need any tips on places to eat or how to get around she will have them for you too. Very responsive via messages/text too, which I'm a big fan. The main bathroom (with shower/bath) is shared, but we never had an issue or wait when we were leaving for the day. It literally felt like a home away from home. I've used airbnb multiple times and this was my best experience using a shared space. I'm usually against it to be honest, but if all hosts are like Agnes and her place I'm open to it again :)

We loved the location as well....literally one block away from the Train/Subway station (both express and local) to get you anywhere you want to go. One train can take you to many of the tourist sites, Central Park etc and we found this to be great. The airport was a simple Express train away as well as the AirTrain (must take this in and out of the airport) which was very convenient as well to save on taxi. Plenty of places to eat around (late too), groceries, and we came in late at night and had no feeling of being unsafe whatsoever anytime. The building is also locked and secured and to note has both stairs and an old style elevator (smoother than expected as I fear elevators).

Overall, more than Excellent experience and my friend and I would recommend Agnes and her place in a heartbeat for a stay in New York. If I go back, I would hope to stay again.