Mari was a wonderful and friendly host who met me on arrival, and was always prompt in replying to emails before and during my stay. The apartment and its location (very close to Central Park) were everything I hoped they'd be - photos on the website are accurate, and the location was just far enough away from the busier, more touristy areas, but still within easy walking distance, that it felt I might be experiencing a little of what it would be like to be a "local". After my first visit to the Big Apple, I will definitely be returning and would choose Mari's place again.