This was my first time using airbnb for my solo trip. The host, Clotaire, was very flexible about dropping off my luggage and checking-in later. She greeted me with a bottle of water and spare keys but I had trouble accessing the front entrances. This was quickly resolved when the previous guest checked out and was handed down the original keys.
The room was exactly as pictured: clean and minimal. It was humid but that could be easily fixed with the crack of the window and the ceiling fan. The wifi was quick to connect to. The bathroom and common spaces is shared with the host and two of her family members: her sister and grandmother. Clotaire was informative, open, and understanding. She also communicates quickly to messages! I was also able to utilize the fridge/microwave. The location is between two subway stations and has buses across the street (Central Park).
I checked out the next day at noon. Clotaire was very accommodating about picking up my luggage later and even staying for a bit to charge my phone before the next guests arrive. For my first time using airbnb, it was a good experience, and it’s suitable for travelers who aren’t staying long and don’t need as much privacy.