This was my first experience with Airbnb. It couldn't have gone better. Matthew was the perfect host from start to finish. The place was better than I expected, even with all the great reviews. I am a light sleeper so was worried about sleep. I didn't need to. It is in a lovely neighborhood. The street is very quiet and the bed super comfy, with quality sheets (it's the little things!). Rainfall shower head, great water pressure. These are the things I look for in reviews, the small details. The place is very clean. Great design of the apartment, it really maximizes use of space. There is a place to eat, a place to sleep, and in addition to these, more than one place to sit and read, watch tv or window gaze. Wide selection of entertainment options available if one chooses a day indoors, (cable tv, internet, dvd collection, app collection on tv, books and magazines). I brought my own bath/shower essentials (because I am picky) but had I not, this place is stocked with quality essentials. I ate at more than one of the places that Matthew recommended and they were great, both for ambiance and the food. Did I mention Matthew had a bottle of wine waiting for us? I can't imagine a more thoughtful host. I will definitely book here again when in Manhattan.