I was too busy to take advantage of all the amenities this host offers, but much enjoyed what I had time for. I was a bit worried about the Murphy bed, but it was terrific - NOTHING like a sofa bed, which is what I feared. Very very comfortable, as good as the best bed I've ever slept in. All the linens seemed to be 100% cotton, and it felt very relaxing and luxurious. Grace cooks a lot and offered me some of her home-made eggnog. She also whipped up some "Golden Milk" that makes palatable turmeric, a powerful anti-inflammatory that's great for arthritis. Her place is very close to the neighborhood's Saturday Farmer's Market which featured wonderful specialty foods such as duck bacon and fresh cider. It's also right around the corner from one of the neighborhood's best cafes, Indian Road, and so close to Inwood Hill Park and Fort Tryon and The Cloisters. I also enjoyed the consistent aesthetic of her apartment and how she made the most of its space. Meticulously clean and a wonderful refuge from the city and the stressful events that caused me to need to be there.

When I arrived it was after 10 p.m. I was offered dinner and provided with fruit and salad, per my preferences. It was unexpected and very very nice to be treated so hospitably and have my individual personal needs met.

I needed to be in this area, so this location was perfect for me. It is just one block from huge Inwood Hill Park, which along with playgrounds and tennis courts, has trails that lead up to heights overlooking the Hudson. It's a wonderful neighborhood with lots of community feeling. (I did not have a car.) It's a short walk from the 207th St. subway station on the A train line.