Gio is a great host, very honest and upfront.
The location is central and perfect for exploring NYC, being able to walk to Times Square, MoMA, and Central Park etc. The apartment is very clean and warm. The bed is comfy and despite the location being so central the apartment is located on a quieter street so easy to sleep at night.
The room is spacious for 1 person and manageable for two as the bed is big enough and there is plenty of closet space. It is excellent value for money giving the prices of hotels to stay in the centre of Manhattan!
It was my first time to use Airbnb and it was a great experience from the moment I booked to the moment I arrived where I was helped with any questions and kindly provided any additional requirements I needed during my stay i.e. a plug adaptor, umbrella and a hairdryer etc. I was giving my own space in the fridge and personal shelves for my belongings in the bathroom too, making it very easy to share the living space. That said I was not in the apartment much (it’s NYC!).
I rarely bumped in to Gio but when I did I found him very chatty, easy to interact with and very helpful, as well as very easy to relate to on a personal level. He is well travelled and has plenty of experience with different cultures which contributes to him being a very open and an excellent host.
The overall experience was as the others guest say - a ‘home away from home’. I would definitely stay there again and recommend to those who are looking to stay in central NYC in friendly, kind and safe environment.