The positives: Incredible location, super close to the 1 train, easy to get cabs, and smack in the center of dozens of fantastic restaurants and shopping. The living area is very spacious and well appointed, and the decor is adorable.
The negatives: The lively neighborhood ended up becoming a huge downside after 11 pm because of the noise. There was a band playing behind the apartment from 11pm-3am, followed by a loud party in the apartment across the alley from 3-5am. We shared the apt. with another couple (we are in our 30s). Not one of us slept at all the first two nights! (We even bought heavy-duty noise-blocking earplugs at CVS and they only dulled the noise. It was LOUD.) We ended up leaving the apt. and spending an additional $600 to get two hotel rooms for the third night of our trip so we could finally sleep. That sucks.
The beds were not very comfortable, but Neil and Katie assured us they would be making strides to make them more comfy for future guests. The hosts were incredibly accommodating and easy to get in touch with. Check-in was seamless. They say they want to make your experience great, and I truly think they mean it.
However, the noise is out of their control; I think it's only fair to make the issue known to potential renters. If you're a heavy sleeper, or you'll be out late into the night anyway, you may be just fine here! But if you need relative quiet to sleep, this is not the right choice for you.
All in all, if not for the noise and beds, this would have been a perfect rental!