This was not only our fist visit to NYC but was a first for using Airbnb too. Neither disappointed. The apartment was true to the photos, immaculate and spotlessly clean. There was some nice added touches including coffee pods (which was very welcome after waking at 3am due to jet lag), bottles of water, lovely dressing gowns, fluffy towels, cereal bars, porridge pots and a few essential kitchen items were included if needed. Felt like home from home and very welcoming. Was easy to get into Manhattan either by subway or the NYC ferry, both easy accessible to the apartment. The ferry cost $2.75 each person and was not only quicker into Manhattan you get the views of the skyline, Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge, they were also very frequent and always on time (We used this every morning to get into the City dropping you off at Pier 11 Wall Street, but you could also get off in DUMBO which we also recommend visiting) We used the subway to get home, a 10 minute walk from the subway station and purchased a 7 day Metro card for $32 for unlimited travel, great value.Neighbourhood was quiet and felt at ease walking about in the daytime and night time, overall would definitely recommend staying here. Great Host too.