Staying at Ann's was a welcome change from spending a few days at a conference and hotel just off hectic tourist centre Times Square that was fun in it's own way but exhausting! Ann and her home are a flavour of what you might call a real old-time New York, far from the tourist trail. The room and bathroom are full of character, and comfortable. The white noise machine was wonderful to ward off the noise of a New York street, I found it remarkably effective. The subway is really close, and great places to eat and visit are nearby. If you are looking for something full of character and a bit quirky at a reasonable price, this is a great place. It was a delight to meet Ann who has a wealth of knowledge about New York, and the Village, she is a long time resident and it was great to get some insights of daily life in the neighbourhood.