For visitors who want to immerse themselves in a distinct and historic area of Manhattan, while also enjoying her exceptional accommodations, I can't recommend Theresa's place enough. Starting with the apartment, it was far more spacious than I expected. The living room is perfectly sized for a small group or a family, the kitchen is large and has full features (dishwasher, full fridge/freezer, gas stove/oven), and all the cooking/eating materials are supplied and in great shape. Frugal visitors or families will appreciate being able to have healthy breakfasts at home, or whip up a proper meal after a long day. The apartment is stocked with lots of extra towels, linens, cleaning supplies, and the like. BEST FEATURE: EVERYONE GETS THEIR OWN BED!!! Theresa's place has cleverly substituted couches for two daybeds in the living room, which feature full-size single beds that roll out from beneath them. That means there are FOUR single beds, and a queen in the bedroom as well. Our family slept like babies, and with the A/C or fans on at night, you don't hear even a hint of street noise or other neighbours, either. Secondly, in terms of accessibility and amenities, no complaints at all. We were one block from the 2/3 train, which we used daily to go downtown, with stops at the Harlem Meer, all along the west side of Central Park, and it cuts through the core of Midtown and Lower Manhattan. It never took us more than 20-30 minutes to get anywhere. For those one-off trips, you can walk just a little further in the opposite direction to the B/C train, or take the Duke Ellington special (the A-train) at 125th. You will never struggle to get around from here. There are full-service grocery stores within walking distance, and combinations of sit-down and fast food restos, plus delis on every corner. The streets are lively and busy with people of all ages at all hours of day, making it a safe and interesting place to stay. Lastly, the location is a lot of fun for amateur historians, or lovers of arts and culture. Her place sits right in the heart of old Harlem, in a brownstone-style walk-up book-ended by the streets named for the great Black leaders of their ages: Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X, Dr. MLK, Adam Clayton Powell, and many more. The local museums and galleries reflect that culture, too, and are all within a short walk. The community itself is not particularly "touristy," but you can get your fill of that stuff elsewhere in the city. This is a place where you can hang out at the local restos, indulge in some soul food, enjoy your jerk chicken and oxtail curry, and be part of a city where people actually live and work. Oh, and you can always catch some jazz, funk or soul band playing nearby in the evening. Or hit up Amateur Night at the Apollo, which is a blast! Regardless of tastes, we highly recommend Theresa's place...