Helen is a great host! She made everything to make us feel home and we did! She gave us great local tips such as where to go, what to do, what to eat. I will never forgot that she woke up like 6 am in the morning to bake a bread and she bought granolas, cheese for breakfast the next just because we shared our favorite breakfast style!! It makes you feel worried at first that you don't have a private bathroom and just a curtain for separation but we didn't feel disturbed AT ALL! as if we visited an old friend while in NY.. Also, great location, 2 minute subway walk and very good local restaurants in the neighborhood. No regrets!