My grandfather and I stayed with Skip for 2 weeks and we had never been to New York or America for that matter so we didn't know what to expect trying out Airbnb for the very first time in a new country. Skip was an amazing host, very knowledgable and great company... We walked around most of New York instead of using public transport most of the time so we would come home in the evening feeling quite tired and enjoyed relaxing on the lounge with Skip and the cats. Yes did I mention the cats, Cleo and Caesar who love belly rubs 24 hours a day especially Cleo and the dog, Jake who is a big sook... Or maybe I made him a sook. Would definitely stay with Skip again if I ever go to that side of the world again.