John was the perfect host. He was extremely flexible and understanding when our arrival date/times changed with little notice and when we did arrive he showed us around the apartment and made us feel welcome. The apartment was our 'little home away from home'. It was comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. John changed the linen/towels weekly and little touches like providing soaps for us were not expected, yet greatly appreciated. The apartment was very clean, the temperature was adjustable at our control, there is TV, internet, a fridge, kitchenette and plenty of storage for luggage and clothing. John had recently installed more shelving, drawers, shoe compartments and hampers which made the space tidy with ample space to store all of our belongings. The shower/bath is a beautiful old clawfoot bath with a hand-held shower head. I was originally a little worried about this but it truly isn't a problem and very easy to adjust to.

If you want a true East Village living experience this is the place to stay. The neighbourhood is fantastic with a plethora of fantastic restaurants, bars, shops and supermarkets - and they are all at your doorstep. The apartment sits in between two train lines and both are a short ten minute walk away - 1 Ave on the L train, and 2 Ave on the R. The East Village is a vibrant and eclectic neighbourhood with no limits on the amount of things to do, see, eat and enjoy.

We would stay at John's apartment again in a heartbeat not only because of the friendly hospitality we received but also because of its location and accessibility.