We had a great experience staying in Gaetano's cozy apartment! As a host, he was very prompt in responding to messages I sent him prior to our stay, and was so accommodating, allowing my husband and I to check in early after a long red-eye flight. He was very friendly and shared some of his recommendations for local restaurants with us (and his kitty was very sweet too!). The apartment itself was very well-kept, and the private room we stayed in looks exactly as it is pictured -- roomy, immaculately clean, and pleasantly decorated! Loved all the natural light let in by the windows in the morning, and the black out shades in the evening. I will note that around 6 or 7am the pipes started clanging pretty loudly as the hot water pumped through them to the apartments above us. I don't know if that was just because we were there in November and it was chilly outside, or if it happens frequently other times of year too -- may want to bring earplugs just in case -- but otherwise it was very quiet since there was not a lot of traffic down his street and the room is in the back of the building. Oh and the location was awesome -- just a 5 minute walk to the nearest subway station and to Times Square! We definitely enjoyed our visit and calling this place home for a few nights, and would definitely recommend it!