Livia was excellent with communication throughout the booking process. As soon as we arrived she was there to welcome us and even insisted on helping us carry our bags in. She then gave us a tour of the house and shared the house rules. Livia is truly the perfect host, warm and welcoming. It almost felt like we were visiting a long time friend.

The house was as advertised, clean, airy and full of sunshine. Every room in the house is so neat and well maintained. The bed was extremely comfy with clean sheets/comforter/pillows and abundant & mildly scented and fluffy towels. The bedroom is very spacious, giving you enough room to store your shopping bags and suitcases yet offering ample space to move around and not feel cramped.

The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans and cutlery. I cooked breakfast and dinner every night and enjoyed sitting out on her extremely cozy and festively lit patio to sip my coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening. The espresso machine rocks!

The subway is a short walk from the apartment and this is helpful when you're returning from a hectic day out in Manhattan. While the train ride to/from Manhattan is rather slow, since the M line is not express, the route is picturesque as the train runs over ground before hitting Manhattan and there are breathtaking views of the city to be enjoyed.

The neighborhood is lovely, extremely safe and most of all quiet especially at night. There is a 7-Eleven close to the train station and a wine store next to it.

Livia was always easily available when we needed her and was discreet enough to allow us our privacy as well. We had some great conversations over breakfast and got to know a little about her and about life in NYC. She is extremely down to earth and a very genuine person/host and I would highly recommend staying at her home.

After all the research I did before finalizing my stay, I was so relieved to have chosen wisely. We had not only a pleasant stay with Livia but also enjoyed a fabulous Airbnb experience.