Cynthia is a very warm, gregarious and generous personality and her place is one of a kind. We were in town but due to lesve the night of Hurricane Irene but Cynthia was flexible in the circumstances and willing to let us stay on if we needed it. The house is warm, colorful and very social and entertaining, so it would suit travelers seeking a social experience rather than more private types. We had lots of great moments, and only some minor misunderstandings (our host was away when we first arrived, which we knew would be the case in advance, but were unsure of just some basic stuff like house rules which then had to be explained when our host returned!). All in all, highly recommended for anyone seeking a social and fun NY experience in the Upper East of Manhattan