Olan is an exceptionally welcoming host who greets you warmly and goes above and beyond to ensure your stay is enjoyable. The room is clean, tidy and has a small fridge, couch and loft bed with television. Olan provides a wide variety of complementary snacks and drinks including a Kurieg coffee machine and fruit bowl. Olan is mindful of any dietary restrictions you may have. There is a window with view of the city street and while I stayed there was no noise assuring a restful night. Olan has decorated the home with furnishings, rugs and amnesties that give it a homely feel and his artwork certainly livens up the space. It is important to note that access to the room requires passing through Olan's living area space that he shares with his cat and small dog, separated by a hanging sheet. This includes when visiting the restroom and is not a problem as Olan respects your privacy and space. Just be careful not to trample his friendly pets during the night. Pets will not enter your room so long as you keep your door closed. The listing does state that the bathroom and kitchen are shared. In the bathroom is a variety of liquid soaps, shampoos and other products that can be used.

The room features soft and comfortable bedding with many pillows and plentiful thick towels. There's a hanging space for your clothing near the window and several touch activated lamps in the room to create the desired ambience.

The location is superb with a gourmet local market nearby and a subway entry that is less than 10 minutes to times square and Broadway. The apartment is one flight of stairs up with two security doors for entry to the complex. I felt that my valuables were perfectly safe being stored while I was out during the day.

Olan makes a superb breakfast in the morning and is happy to have a chat if you so wish. I highly recommend this property as a place to stay whether it's your first time in Manhattan or returning. I certainly will be looking to stay here again if I'm fortunate to visit from Australia again in the near future. A fantastic AirBnB location.