Esther made my trip to NY very welcoming and easy. The key was left for me with clear instructions, the room was spacious and the bed comfy. It is a basement room with a little window down a breezeway- it felt a bit like being in a hold of ship but I was expecting that and it was so close to the park and the subway that I didn’t need it to be anything more than a place to sleep. I didn’t realize the light could be dimmed until I was turning it off- so, there is a good bright light and nice soft lighting. The hosts were gracious and timely in their communication. It made traveling cross country less stressful and I appreciate that. It is not a spot that I would hang out during the day, but it felt safe and clean and a perfect place to land for the night.