Niki's place is a return to the origins of AirBNB, an invitation to "couch surf" for a very reasonable price. This is her apartment and she opens it up at times when she is away. This is a home, not a property designed for AirBNB alone, so it requires some accommodations and respect from both parties. There was a schedule wrinkle that resulted in my asking to make an adjustment and she not only agreed but graciously offered to do more. The bed was a fold-down couch/futon, but was the most comfortable one I've been on. The building is on a fairly major street, but the kitchen and bathroom windows overlook the back, so there was practically no traffic noise. If you are familiar with steam heat, you know some of the heating sounds you can expect. My wife and I were happy with the experience and value.