Miriam and Vito’s apartment was exactly as it appeared in the photos. It was clean, well laid out, and the perfect space for my friend and I. Check-in was a breeze, and Miriam was there to greet us / let us in when we arrived.
Some specifics that we loved: The bed was comfortable, with plenty of extra blankets if needed. The closet had many hangers and loads of space to hang your clothes. The shower water reached a nice, hot temperature and did not run out (always important!). The wifi was strong and never dropped. And there was no noise at all from the street, as the unit is about 5 floors up. (Yes, be prepared to walk up flights of stairs, as others have mentioned, as there is no elevator, but it wasn’t a problem at all for us, just something to be aware of.)
The apartment is wonderfully situated in the Lower East Side (one of my favourite areas in New York). If you are a fan of Trader Joe's, there is one within about 5-minute walking distance. The subway is also very close by (about 5 minutes as well), along with many coffee shops and restaurants (try El Rey for coffee, Clinton Street Baking Company for breakfast, Freemans for brunch, Pause Cafe for lunch, Beauty and Essex for dinner).
Miriam and Vito themselves were great hosts. They were communicative and available right from the start of our booking and all the way through our stay. They were flexible and accommodating with our check-in/out times, and did whatever it took to keep us comfortable. For example, at first we found the apartment to be cold (as the heat is controlled by the building) but they were quick to resolve this for us by purchasing and bringing over a lovely new heater/furnace which warmed the place nicely. This effort on their part was greatly appreciated!
I highly recommend this apartment and these hosts, and would definitely stay again.