Francine and Soon were very helpful and generous. It felt like we'd been friends for a long time. Great conversations were had; we especially enjoyed the opinions of and (movie) suggestions from their daughter, Alex. Waking to amazing music was a pleasant way to begin each day. Everyone was welcoming (both our host family and the locals). And very well behaved pets. Convenient to all of Manhattan (subways, taxi, and buses) and a gastronome's haven. Hospitality at its best!