Michael is a real cool dude! A gentleman and a scholar, he has a super personality, is the "host with the most", has a great place in an ideal location. He is extremely helpful and fun and we loved staying there. The bed is a loft but he gives options of sleeping on lower ground. We took the challenge and it was super comfortable -- I had one of the best sleeps I'd had in a long time as a matter of fact. His home is centrally located in Harlem, near all the key spots: Apollo, Red Rooster, Studio Museum, etc. The 125th subway is right there and also there's a great coffee spot doors away from his house. Michael know everything about the Big Apple and will get your itinerary straight if you need him to! Hope to go back soon!