I felt very welcome from my very first moment arriving at Doug's apartment. His place was very cozy, clean and charming. He welcomed me in immediately and even offered some snacks & drinks upon arrival. All neighbors in the building were very friendly, and I personally loved his cat and co-host, Gibson. The East Village is a neighborhood I had not really explored in past visits to NYC, and I loved it! I will definitely book with Doug again on my next visit. The bed was very comfortable and I felt relaxed in the environment. Such a nice host and lots of character in the apartment.