We stayed with Marianna for almost one week. The communication upfront and while our stay was great. The apartment was clean and tidy. Everything we needed was provided - even a hair dryer. Our sheets and towels were a bit stained though, but obviously fresh, so i didn't really mind that much. I'm sure we could have gotten different ones, if we requested. Our room got quite cold during the night and the duvet kept us just warm enough BUT when we stayed the outside temperature was a freezing -5 to -10°C (~14-23°F)! So with 'normal' temperatures it should be perfectly fine.
The location is great to explore the East Village and lower Manhattan on foot. The Metro is about 5 blocks away, but you can also walk to Union Square in about 15-20 minutes. There are heaps of small restaurants and bars in the area.
Marianna seems to be out and about most of the time, but when home she's really sweet and easy to talk to. We got stuck in New York for an extra day due to a Blizzard and Marianna kept us updated with the latest news on that matter and was super kind to organize for us to stay at her place a night longer, which was such a lifesaver. We could even leave our bags in a corner after check out and pick them up later. If you are looking for a relaxed place and like decoration, this is where to go.