I stayed with Tracy for a month while in NY for work, and I cannot say enough good about my experience. She was so accommodating, from the moment of arrival to departure, making sure I was comfortable and inquiring about what I might need or want.

The bedroom, bathroom, and hallway are a little cluster separate from the rest of the apartment, on the other side of the shared kitchen. The separate entrance makes it feel all the more private. A mini-fridge gives you your own space in the kitchen, and she also supplies you with your choice from every kind of tea. She has stocked the bathroom and bedroom with all the supplies that could possibly be needed during a short or long stay, including toiletries, desk supplies, iron and ironing board, and books. The space and the linens were very clean. There is plentiful shelf, drawer, and closet space--I brought quite a bit of luggage and there was easily room for everything. The wifi connection is excellent and worked perfectly for my entire stay.

The apartment is located in a safe and friendly building with laundry on site. The location can't be beat, as it is both close to everything in mid-Manhattan yet in a residential area. Murray Hill is lovely, safe, with plentiful affordable food options including Indian restaurants and groceries, kosher delis, organic GF options, and cheap groceries at the nearby Trader Joe's. The 6 train is a mere 4 blocks away, free talks at CUNY Graduate Center only 3 blocks away, and the Morgan Library also only 3 blocks away. Heaven.

In the end, however, it all depends on the host. Tracy is gracious, warm, personable, and smart, with a depth of NY experience and knowledge. I'm grateful to have been able to stay with her and recommend her listing whole-heartedly.