I stayed at Waldemar's garden room for four nights. It was a very enjoyable experience. Waldemar is the perfect host, extremely helpful, and offered NYC travel/neighborhood tips. He has an engaging personality and took the time to discuss not only NYC, but other issues of common interest (such as urban living and museums). His home is close to the city's subway system and walkable to lively areas for dinner, etc. Loved staying at his clean, quiet place and I highly recommend it. Oh ya, the room I had featured large windows that looked out into a quaint garden which I had access to. (He has a friendly cat too!)