Rhita was very kind and welcoming! However, she has two cats that really love to be in the room. There is no door to the bedroom, only a curtain, and the cats will come in and out. More in, than out. :P I unfortunately did not realize I had allergies (I had been around cats before and never had problems) but could not stop sneezing! The place is also small, but that's to be expected in NYC. Price is good for the space! Be wary if you have a lot of luggage - it's 4 floors and can be steep. Rhita's place was a nice place to just crash and her daughter was kind as well. Thank you for being so accommodating, Rhita!