Had a nice quick weekend at Seria’s place! I was in town for New York Comic Con at the Javitz Center it was a perfect location, great value and I just needed a space to rest and sleep. For those needs it was excellent! I was out for most of the day and was able to rest my head at night.
Seira was a great host! Very accommodating (had a 3 hour flight delay and she made it very easy to check in late), quick and clear communication, all that you would want from a host.
Space was as described but I had a bit of an advantage with expectation because I’m a New Yorker having spend 21 years of my life there until 2020. If you’re looking for a 5 star hotel will all the bells and whistles this is probably not the place for you but if you need a comfortable space to rest in between jaunts into the city then Seira’s spot is good.
So with that said here a couple things “non-New Yorkers” would probably want to know about this rental.
1. It is in a walk up where you have to “walk up” 3 flights of stairs. Most New Yorkers would know this but I’m guessing some may be surprised.
2. The room gets a great view of the city but it also gets all the city noise from 10th avenue. I had no issue but I’m sure some might find it a bit noisy. On the other hand others may find it “exciting” being right in the heart of things!
3. Seria does have two dogs (which she describes in her post) but because I wasn’t a dog/pet owner I accidentally left my door open to the room when I was out and the cutie guys got into some of my stuff. Just a heads up if you’re not a pet person.
4. There not much more usable space then the room as the living room is sparse, no shared TV or a couch so if you need that kind of rental then this may not be the right fit.
I share all this because I’ve been to tons of rentals and I know most in this Airbnb community would appreciate the nuanced information.
Bottom line…great space for a place to rest your head in NYC on a budget. Seira is a excellent host and I would rent from her again when I need a comfortable bed in the heart of the city!