I highly recommend staying with Ed. This was my first AirBnB stay, and I couldn't have picked a more perfect place. The apartment was sparkling clean, Ed is a great communicator and sensitive to guests' needs. He is there to help if needed but also gives you your space. The guest room is very small, but the bed and pillows are super comfy. There is a tv/dvd/wifi in the room, too. The location is very close to Columbus Circle. The apartment is on the 2nd floor, so you will have to climb one flight of stairs. I would definitely stay here again.