I actually booked Dec 23 - 28 but had to cancel my reservation on the 23rd due to heating issues at the house which were in part due to abnormal freezing temperatures in NYC at the time (it was 8 degrees and felt like 19 below) Rina the host was very communicative and even though I canceled after my booking date she got me a full refund. Overall the house is nice just like in the pictures and very clean