This was our first time staying in a private room. It is really ideal for a trip like New York where you wake up and leave your accommodations in the morning and don't return until late in the night. However, it is important to remember that you will be be living along side the owners of the home during your stay. The location is amazing. It is close to the subway, lots of shops and food options around you, and overall is in a neat little neighborhood with lots of character. The apartment itself is everything you need. Very clean and organized. The cat is adorable and just keeps to himself. We didn't speak to the owners of the apartment much, however they responded quickly when required. The only issue that we had is that one night very late we were waken up by loud shouting and fighting right outside our door in the apartment between a man and woman. (It should be noted that this may have been another guest at the apartment, as the owner has 2 rooms listed) It didn't bother us too much, and was not a threatening situation. I was able to fall back asleep through the noise but my girlfriend is a light sleeper and just put on some headphones and waited it out. If you are a person that would be upset by this sort of disturbance, or like my girlfriend is a light sleeper, this place may not be for you. Overall it was a great experience.