I really enjoyed being on/near East Village for a few days! Got to see NYC from a local's perspective, catch up with old friends and avoided tourist traps. Above average stay; above average bed (a little noisy bed-frame when tossing and turning), host wasn't friendly, but somewhat helpful resource when she wanted to be (asked for local recommendations to restaurants/bars when we first met; venues were given, but was answered in a way as if person asking were a nuisance), restroom has a vent (on top of shower head) that hasn't been cleaned in quite some time and the edge of the bathroom door has dirt/grime (glad I know where cleaning fees are going towards). Also, didn't really like how I was woken up on my second day there to what seemed like a person (don't know if it was the host or not, probably another Airbnb booking) slightly opening my door and quickly realizing I was there, then saving face by closing it. Maybe I left the door ajar that night and that person was simply closing it the next morning? I dunno, I tend to have grace during those situations, though. Overall, an above average stay, mainly because of the location of the apartment, the hosts' recommendations and surrounding areas. Hate to say it, but what comes to mind is a typical New Yorker renting out their space for a likely expensive living situation. Maybe I have high expectations, maybe the host had a rough work week... or maybe next time I visit NYC i'll be better off staying in a hotel where at least if i ask for local recommendations, I'll be answered with a fake smile and in a way that doesn't make me seem like an annoyance