Giancarlo's place was great in so many ways. The location to Central Park, the subway, markets, coffee shops, neighborhood eateries, made it so convenient to go anywhere. The neighborhood was quiet but close enough to the larger streets. Location, location, location... a huge plus for this apartment.
Giancarlo was a great communicator. Check in and out instructions were clear and concise. I had a couple of questions during my stay and he got back to me almost immediately.
Next was the apartment itself. While being on the 5th floor without an elevator, I felt this was my daily workout after all my indulgent meals in NYC. Once inside, the place was nicely appointed with just enough furniture to be comfortable but not cramped. The kitchen was equipped well enough so that we cooked and ate in a couple of times. The bedrooms were a decent size as well as the bathroom. Giancarlo provides plenty of linens and towels, just bring your own shampoo and soaps. Iron and hairdryer were convenient. Also a washer and dryer, and dishwasher were available but we didn't use. Didn't get an opportunity to ride his bikes but they were also available with helmets. He's thought of everything. We hit a heat wave during our stay and the air conditioners worked well to keep the place nice and cool.
This place beats going to a hotel anytime and was a great value for a 2-bedroom apartment in NYC. I highly recommend Giancarlo's place and will definitely stay again.