Elle's place is simply great. Beautifully appointed with art, photos, rugs, and great table to work at, as well as eat. It is in a quite part of East village, with short walks to high energy areas with great restaurants, e.g., 10 minutes to Tompkins Park and many restaurants, bars, etc. on St. Marks (including Cafe Mogador, which she recommended as a favorite, with excellent Moroccan specialties, and I also now recommend it). Great little Cuban restaurant in the same block. Elle is a great host, responds very quickly to questions, even when travelling. I recommend her place without any reservations what-so-ever, and have forward the Airbnb description to a number of friends. Will try to book her place anytime I go to NYC, and hope to do so in October with my wife.
Doug Martin
Seattle, WA