Vernon and his wife were excellent hosts. The location was about a forty minute metro ride from Manhatten but was surrounded by all the essential amenities and there were two metro stations in close proximity. The apartment was clean and Vernon was kind enough to provide drinks and there was a coffee machine. Overall our experience was fantastic. Vernon never intruded on our privacy but sent helpful texts on days when it was to be exceptionally cold. While it would be nice to stay closer to the city it is not likely to find such nice affordable accomodation nearer to the city. Would definitely recomend.