The Apartment:
This small one bedroom apartment was perfect for our stay in NYC. It provided enough space for us to feel comfortable. A separate bedroom gave privacy and helped us feel at home. The kitchen was great so we could cook our own breakfast and keep some snacks in the fridge. There were dishes available for use as well as soap and scrubbers so we could clean up afterwards. The bathroom was small, but functional. Hot water took a while to turn on. There were a few toiletries, but we used our own. The bed was comfy. Air conditioner was amazing for the humid weekend. Paul provided two towels and bed linens. There is wifi, but we only got the information from Paul a few hours before we checked out. The apartment was at the back of the building, so we weren't bothered at all by the noise of Chinatown. Books, plants, and lots of lighting made this apartment comfortable and like home.

The Area:
There are several subway stations close by that will take you anywhere in the city. Even without the subway, this apartment is close enough to walk pretty much anywhere. We were surprised that the little apartment complex was tucked between some restaurants and bail bonds places. Totally hidden and totally New Yorkish. My husband and I felt completely safe walking around at anytime of day or night. There were tons of people trying to sell us knock-off purses, but that didn't bother us. There are plenty of food options immediately surrounding the apartment. And if you don't like Chinese food, Little Italy is just a few blocks away.

The Host:
Paul was a little hard to get in contact with. We didn't know how to get keys until five minutes before we said we were arriving. The guy at the deli who had the keys tried to get $10 out of us. Eventually he gave in and said he was kidding, but I'm pretty sure he would have taken the money if we had not pushed back. At 11 am on the day of check out, Paul asked us to check out by noon. We were already in the city, so that wasn't possible for us. He was understanding when we said we'd be out by 1:00 instead. It cut our trip a little shorter than we would have liked since we didn't want to carry our things around the city with us. Paul was thoughtful enough to leave on the AC for our arrival so we could cool off after a long bus ride.

Overall, we are happy with our stay. We probably wouldn't stay here again, but that's just because we like trying new things. I would recommend this place to a friend.