This was my first time using AirBnB and I have to say Gary was a delightful host! Whilst we unfortunately didn't get to meet Gary in person (our fault, not his), he made sure we knew how to access the apartment, that we had arrived safely, that everything was in working order and that we felt comfortable.
The apartment was exactly as Gary had described it.
There were 4 adults staying at the apartment for 11 nights. At no stage did we feel we were on top of each other. There was enough room and we all felt at ease.
Gary was in touch with us immediately when news of the Chelsea bombings become public to ensure that we weren't in the Chelsea area and that we were safe. His level of communication did not go unnoticed and we were all very grateful for his concern. Gary would touch base every few days to ensure we were enjoying our stay.
The apartment was light and airy and in a fantastic position! East Village, Nolita, Little Italy and Chinatown were all on our doorstep. We felt like we were true New Yorkers eating and shopping at the local cafes, restaurants and boutiques. There were 3 subways positioned close by so we were able to travel around New York with ease.
We really enjoyed our New York holiday and we can't recommend Gary highly enough as a host!