I have only great things to say about my stay.

First of all, Lauren is a warm and welcoming host. I booked on relatively short notice; she was quick to respond and made sure that everything was all set up for my stay. She's put a lot of love and care into her apartment and clearly wants her guests to feel at home there too. Blake, from Happy Host, also made himself available to answer any questions, introduce me to the neighborhood, and ensure that logistical items (keys, WiFi) were all squared away. Really positive experience from my first message through my departure.

The apartment itself looks great. From the bathroom to the bedroom, the place was spotless when I arrived and looked exactly like in the listing photos. The bedroom gets lots of light and is beautifully made up; it (and the cute balcony) face the back, so there's no noise from the street. The living area has plenty of room for several people to hang out, eat at the table, etc, and there are lovely accents throughout the apartment. Finally, there's a dishwasher AND a washer/dryer in the unit -- if I'd been staying for longer, this would be a HUGE plus!

For what it's worth, I used to live in NYC and I wish I'd had an apartment like this one, especially in this location. It's right by Tompkins Square Park -- so literally just steps from a green space, dozens of the East Village's great restaurants and hip bars, and the L train that'll take you across Manhattan or into Williamsburg in a matter of minutes. The area is frequented by locals, feels safe, and is at the heart of the action. I walked to a music show in the Lower East Side and to dinner in Union Square, both m really pleased with my experience and would absolutely stay here again.