My sister and I stayed in Greg's home for three nights this past weekend and had a wonderful experience. We didn't meet Greg in person, but his lovely wife was at home to let us in as well as answer any questions we had about the house/neighbourhood. We also met their house keeper who, while she didn't really speak English, was very friendly as well.

The room is just as pictured and their bathroom is stunning. Very bright and clean. The metro is close by so transit is a sitch. We had to take an express bus where we were going, so we ended up just walking for about 20 minutes down 125th to get to Lexington each morning and night to save some money on bus fare. Despite some warnings I received about the area we never experienced any problems.

Like any big city, there were some unsavoury characters, but for the most part we loved Harlem and felt quite secure. (The actual house is located right next to the 86th precinct if you're worried, and you won't walk a block without seeing an NYPD cruiser).

Communication regarding the booking and check-in/out times was excellent and Greg and his wife were very accommodating. Also, their cat Cody is adorable! We became fast friends, and if you're a cat fan you'll be pleasantly surprised to have a feline friend to welcome you to New York!:)