check in is by host only. me and my sister left the house to grab some food and weren't able to get back in unless we called host to let us back in. host was very upset and rude about us letting us back in at night, after several apologies. it was one of our first nights in nyc and we wanted to walk around and get some food and enjoy but were told we shouldn't have been out late and that we aren't allowed to leave at night. (we are 2 grown women) if you like to leave out for a quick smoke or walk or to get food on your own i don't suggest this place. host wants you to stay inside after she welcomes you in and you are not allowed to leave afterwards or it's an issue. we are grown adults. i would've liked to make my own decisions and leave as i please as i am paying to be there.