Gay's apartment was perfect for my weekend in Manhattan. It is ideally situated in the heart of the East Village, with public transit conveniently nearby, and all the bars and restaurants you could possibly want right there on your doorstep. It is the perfect base for exploring the streets of lower Manhattan.

The apartment itself was huge (by NYC standards), consisting of a full size sitting room, dining room and bedroom, and decent sized kitchen and bathroom. Gay's place is beautifully furnished and decorated, and between the book-lined walls, the piano, and the record collection, has a huge amount of charm. The bedroom looks out onto the block's large internal courtyard, and waking up with the sun streaming in and the birds chirping was wonderful (and not at all something you expect in the middle of the big city).

Gay herself was a great host, and my stay couldn't have gone more smoothly. The only note of caution I'd sound is that if you're looking for something 100% shiny and modern, this may not be the place for you. Otherwise, I'd highly recommend this apartment to future airbnb'ers.