Helen's a great hostess, and her place is in a trendy part of town.
Pros- Helen is a New Yorker, and had many recommendations. She was friendly and an advocate. She provided detailed instructions. If you're new to the city, she's a great resource.
The bed is *very comfortable*.
Con- some noisy neighbors-- to which Helen complained. My feeling is that on a weekend in the East Village, you're going to experience some late night/early morning noise. In no way is that Helen's fault, but our sleep was disrupted.
Also, note that the bedroom does not have a door lock-- it's a sliding door. Not a big deal to me, but some travelers may want that extra security.