This apartment is gorgeous!! We easily picked up the keys from a bagel store nearby (and scooped up some breakfast bagels for the week). The apartment is a very quick three blocks from the nearest "L" subway stop. This subway proved to be very accessible at all times of the day/night. The apartment was beautiful and looked just like the pictures. The front living room was great for reading and relaxing during our short breaks. The kitchen was roomy and stocked with all utensils and supplies you'd need to cook. The upstairs full bathroom had beautiful tile and a waterfall spout. I didn't want to get out of the shower. There was a large downstairs which included a queen bedroom and another queen bed in a nook. The beds were very comfortable. There was also a seating area and a very large tv. We were able to watch tv, drink wine, and sit on the very comfortable couch one night. There was also a 1/2 bath downstairs, which was very useful when someone was using the bathroom upstairs.

Lauren was a great host. There were lots of maps, etc, for us to peruse if we needed. She left a note with some information on the counter, as well as an extra set of keys, and sent a message through Air BnB welcoming us and checking in, but otherwise stayed out of the picture which was really nice. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in a really trendy neighborhood that is close to Manhattan, but away from the noise. Can't wait to come back!