Recently we lost our go-to place to stay in New York when my wife's brother moved away. Evelyn's ground-floor apartment reminds us very much of his place, and we very much enjoyed our 2-night (Thu-Fri) stay.

Check-in and checkout were simple. The photos and description give an accurate view of the apartment,.

I was pleasantly surprised at how quiet the room was. The bed is comfortable, and the steam heat kept the room warm.

There's no need to sit in traffic in a cab - the 1, A/C/E, and F trains to midtown / UWS, lower Manhattan, or Brooklyn are steps away. The 6 is across Washington Square. The Hudson River Greenway and the High Line are a short walk away.

There's a closet full of cookware for those who want to eat in, but the 24-hour market on the corner has coffee by the cup or the pound, and there are plenty of nearby restaurant / delivery options.

Evelyn provides a complimentary continental breakfast at her nearby restaurant, but we opted for a heartier breakfast - from coffee to eggs, sausage and potatos, everything was delicious.

This is a typical New York apartment. If you've never lived in NYC and want to know what it's like, instead of staying in a chain hotel room, Evelyn's place is a great introduction to life in the Village.