Charlene was an AMAZING host. We arrived a little early for check in before she had everything ready, and even though she said we didn't inconvenience her (I know that we probably did), she STILL warmly welcomed us while she finished preparing things for us. I REALLY APPRECIATED her going out of her way to do that for us, because she didn't have to. Her space looked exactly as pictured. It was warm and inviting. The commute from her home was fairly easy. I traveled with four children and we walked everyday to the newkirk train station and took the 2 train to and from times square. I would definitely stay at her place again.