Sne is the most kind, generous, and thoughtful person with whom we have ever had the pleasure of staying. We arrived in the evening, around 7 PM; though Sne was out of town, one of his neighbors came to let us in right when we got to the front door. The apartment is exactly as shown in pictures—if anything, it's lovelier in person. The space is cozy and beautifully laid out. Sne makes the kitchen available to you for cooking and the living room available for lounging. While we didn't cook at all on this trip, it was great to have the option. The shower and bathroom were always available when we needed it; towels and linens were provided for us, and the only cleanup we needed to do at the end of our stay was to put the towels on the back of the bedroom door. The apartment always smelled incredible because Sne is an excellent cook. It's the little things.
Transportation between Sne's apartment and the rest of the island was simple: we were a quick walk from the Astor Place metro stop and 8th & NYU. We were about 20 minutes from anywhere we wanted to go. We also spent a fair amount of our time exploring the East Village, using Sne's guide. That's right: he has an immaculate printed guide to his apartment, and to the city, that he puts out for all his guests. We had great breakfasts, dinners, drinks, and treats as a result of his excellent taste. Most importantly, he helped to set the tone for our whole visit. We relaxed in our downtime, didn't stress about anything, and spent every moment of our trip well.
We ended up hanging out with Sne more than a few times during our stay because A) he is delightful and B) he had such great suggestions for what to do around the city! Every time we were hanging out, Sne offered coffee, wine, and water. When he made us a cup of coffee on our last morning in his home, the coffee came with a square of chocolate. It was, 100%, the little things that made our stay outstanding.