We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Unlike many listings that claim to be 2 bedrooms, this genuinely has two separate rooms, lots of space, a very comfortable living area, kitchen and dining space. This was an ideal home-base for us for 4 days, while we were in town for the NYC marathon.
And yes, there is a private backyard (with a lawn) in the East Village!
The neighborhood is full of great restaurants, and bars, but also enough nearby grocery stores that you can easily cook a meal or two, if you want.
Deborah was an exquisite host, always reachable, and went out of her way to accommodate our arrival and departure schedules.
On my next visit to Manhattan, I will definitely come back to this hidden gem in the East Village.

Cheers,
Jordan H.
Montreal, Canada