Susanna and Ricki’s apartment was perfect for my 20-year-old daughter, her friend and me. It leant our whole stay a whimsical air and was a big part of making our trip special.
As shown in the photographs, the apartment is brimming with character and unique charm, with delightful personal touches throughout. I like a sense of personality in an air b&b -otherwise one could just stay in a hotel- and theirs had that in abundance, while also being extremely clean and functional.
It is quite spacious by New York standards, and while not new, the building and apartment are clean, well lit and secure. The flat is equipped with all the functional amenities one might want-appliances and nice cookware for meal preparations, plentiful linens, multiple a/c units, etc.
Ricki and Susanna were excellent hosts, leaving detailed information on things to do and see, and responding nearly instantly the couple of times we had questions-always with kind, helpful replies.
The location far exceeded our expectation and the description. The area itself is incredibly charming with so many amazing authentic, beautiful restaurants and cafes, very handy shops of all kinds, and is in easy walking distance to Chelsea markets, the High-line and other local attractions. We hope to return for a few days sometime just to enjoy the neighborhood itself.
As it happens this time we had events or people to see in Brooklyn, midtown, and uptown. The public transport could not have been more easy and convenient. The apartment is a few short blocks from a few different subway stations, and we were able to easily and quickly get anywhere we wanted-without once having to change subway lines. We did not even take a cab or Uber from grand central station, the subway was just so convenient.
Susanna and Ricki’s air b&b has set a very high bar indeed.