Edna & her daughter Melanie are amongst two of the most kindest, beautiful and welcoming people I have ever come across whilst on my travels. As a lone female traveller I felt so safe, loved and cared for.. like one of the family.
The house is big with a gym available for use, a private drive and large back garden plus living and dining area.
The shower is refreshing and the bed gets a special mention for being one of the most comfortable I have ever slept in.
Nothing is too much to ask and you really dont need to ask for much as everything is straight forward from check in to check out.
An A class 1st time AirBnB experience for me.
I didnt use any local shops or supermarkets but there are plenty in your locality which I saw whilst using the bus which stops right outside the house and over the road.
Google Maps is your new best friend here.. it literally navigated me door to door with bus & sub times and walking directions.
For 1st time to NY I recommend downloading Lyft and uber for late night travel & the following attractions:
The free Staten Island Ferry where you can view the Statue Of Liberty whilst on board.
Walking the entire Brooklyn Bridge from Manhatten into Brooklyn
Shopping in downtown Brooklyn thereafter
Prospect Park in Brooklyn is beautiful & I much preferred it to Central Park which is very busy due to its central location.
Screamerz Pizzeria in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
BareBurgers Vegan Shakes
Chelsea Market is full of wonderful and unique independent sellers & local produce & it's also over the road from the huge Google HQ
I could go on but Ill close by saying that if you want to stay with real genuine good people in their blessed home then this is for you.
I am so happy I got to meet this family!
Enjoy NYC
BG