Laurie was an amazing host. She went way beyond the call of duty providing breakfast and other food items. She was really warm and welcoming and full of great tips about what to see, where to eat, etc. Our accommodation was warm and comfortable and very spacious, exactly what we were looking for and more. I was in town for the NY marathon and this proved to be the perfect base - near the park for training runs, near great places to eat and right by the route so I got to wave at my mother as I ran near the house, and she didn't have too far to go on the windy day it turned out to be! The area is really vibrant and pretty, and very accessible to Manhattan with a subway a few minutes walk away. I feel really privileged to have stayed in such a lovely place. Thanks Laurie!