Right from the initial inquiries prior to making the booking, Shailah was very easy to communicate. The reason I picked-up her place was because of the proximity to the NYC Marathon finish line. It was an easy walking distance to reach home after running 26.2 miles. She even provided me an Epsom salt which I have used for my post-marathon recovery bath, a very kind and thoughtful host :) Room was a bit tight, but if you are a solo traveller like me then no issue. Place is also a quiet neighborhood away. After roaming the sights of NY, all you want is a place to sleep and relaxed away from the noisy honking streets of NY. Her place is also one block away from the 86th Station, which made it easy for me to go to places. Central Park is just at the opposite of the road, so her place is a perfect location. I would definitely stay on her place again when Im in NY.