Sonia’s home is just that, a home. Because it is Lived in by the owner, it is fully equipped for cooking and comfort. The bed was very comfortable and the air-conditioning in a perfect position in the room. It is a studio with space to spread out ones artwork or other belongings. The extra bed is a twin bed on the other side of glass doors separate from the queen. All of the electronics work easily and the building is safe and clean. Upper Eastside allows great access to the museums and a three block walk to the Q line at second and 72nd gets you anywhere in Manhattan. The East River Esplanade is accessed by bike or foot from 78 th street. It runs along the East River starting uptown at the Mayor’s home, Gracie mansion, in a beautiful public park offering beautiful Bridge views and a cool breeze in the summer. One can walk or bike down to the 59th St Bridge, avoiding the busy sidewalks of Manhattan. The apartment is conveniently located for the medical community such as Sloan Kettering cancer center. Nearby is a post office, multiple restaurants and small markets including wine shops and organic foods. I was very happy during my two weeks in Sonia’s home and will go back again.