Mikes place is a 10 on a 5 point scale. If you are considering it, book it now before it's taken! I won't come back to NY unless it's available. It's clean, in a wonderful neighborhood, walkable to Grand Central Station, Penn Station, buses and trains, 5th Ave, Macy's on 34th. We chose to cook in each evening. There are several grocery stores within walking distance (Trader Joe's is very crowded; Fairway Market was perfect). Mike has everything you need- cutlery, cutting board, pots and pans, etc. He has lovely linens for the king size bed and futon couch. Both were super comfortable. There is a washer/dryer in the unit which meant we could go home with clean clothes at the end of our stay; and best of all I inquired before the trip to see if he had a drying rack for our hand washables. Mike responded that he didn't know what that was-- but low and behold when we arrived he had ordered one for us! The shower has lovely lavendar soap, shampoo and plenty of hot water! I would also like to acknowledge that the space itself is beautiful. Busser Howell's art work is amazing. I felt lucky to have met him, and lucky to have seen so many of his pieces. Each day it was like going to an art exhibit. We will definitely be back! Thanks Mike and Busser