This is a quiet Upper West Side neighborhood just a few blocks from Columbia University. It was wonderful to feel that we were in a home and able to relax away from the tourist-packed parts of New York. The apartment is close to two subway stops, 103th and Broadway and 110th and West End/Broadway. We were able to get all the places in New York we wanted to visit just using the subway. Clayton's apartment is serene and charming. Given the unsanitary conditions of New York's sidewalks, we welcomed his entry inviting us to remove our shoes and knowing that others have been doing the same. The location is between Riverside Park with lovely views of the Hudson River and Central Park. If you like ice skating, Lasker Rink is just down 110th at the north end of the Central Park.

Clayton was extremely responsive by text when we had questions and we appreciated that. He recommended three places which quickly became our favorites--the Westside Market, the Community Restaurant (ask for Jason as your waiter), and the Silver Moon Bakery (105th and Broadway). We also found another favorite not too far away: Good Enough to Eat (85th and Amsterdam) We traveled with our daughter and two teenaged grandchildren, so the apartment was rather cramped for us (with two teenagers and one bathroom it took us forever to get out of there in the mornings)! It was terrific NOT to have a TV because the girls had to interact with us instead of using a TV as a distraction. In our opinion, it is perfect for two people. Just make sure you are fit enough to climb a ladder to the loft to sleep!