Gilberto was incredibly patient and welcoming upon our arrival. I had originally told him that I was going to be there between 4:00-4:30 in the afternoon but weekend subway schedules didn't allow us to check-in until 6:00pm.

Upon arriving, Gilberto was inviting us in and let us wind down and relax before going out again. The neighborhood is a very quiet part of Washington Heights. Multiple subway stops within 5 minutes of his place was incredibly convenient. We had no difficulty making our way back on the subway system, and I imagine it being even easier via Uber/Taxi.

The bedroom was clean, and surprisingly spacious. End tables, outlets, and a closet make it easy to set up home base for your trip there. Bathroom was clean with nice warm water for showers.

He showed us the kitchen but with the exception of drinking coffee one morning, we didn't utilize the space (or the refrigerator) that much.

Another great part is the Laundromat that is around the corner as well. They washed my clothes (along with my girlfriends) so we didn't have to bring as many clothes for our trip. Because of that, it allowed us to bring carry on only luggage for our trip. Sometimes done same day, 8lbs for 9 bucks. Can't beat that.

Gilberto allowed us to come in and out whenever we wanted, and was so kind as to show us maps and local places to eat in the area. We didn't see him much as we tended on being out very late at night and started early in the morning.

Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I wouldn't hesitate to book with him again when in NYC. If you are independent enough to navigate around the city, staying with Gilberto was a tremendous experience.