Having lived in/out of hotels throughout most of my career, the last place I wanted to stay was another place where chocolates were left on the pillow by a stranger at night. Especially in the city of previous residence. This location was chosen as family came to town for a wedding and I chose Vanessa's place because it had the setting where the family could comfortably sit and enjoy being together. We cooked together, ate together, played cards, etc. This apartment is perfect for folks being together.

As a former New Yorker, I was rather envious of the place the moment I stepped in. Impeccably clean, every detail was given attention from the layout of the 2 spacious rooms, the brightness/clean bathroom and the well stocked and thought-out kitchen that even had a dishwasher (hello?! how many NYC apts have dishwashers?!?!). The apartment also had wifi and separate ductless ac/heat units in each bedroom and living (a very nice touch indeed).

The apartment is literally a stone's throw away from the A/C/E & L train so traversing the city was done with easy right outside the door while the Chelsea Market is just as close (highly recommend the Chelsea Market). Walk north a few blocks and you have a plethora of restaurants and coffee shops at your fingertips (please, buy local coffee here. Save the Starbucks for when you're back home and it's the only option).

Vanessa was incredibly pleasant and easy to work with. Her prompt email replies were professional, courteous and give assurance this was not her first time on AirBnB. She has literally thought of everything.

While I no longer live in the city, I know where I'll be staying again on my many return trips for business & pleasure. Without question, it's home away from home.