Want to feel like a local in New York? Live within a stone's throw of the Natural History Museum, Zabar's Deli, The Met, Guggenheim, 2 x subway entrances etc etc. My family of 5 [9, 12 and 15 year old] loved this place. So quiet upstairs but walk down the stoop and you are in the thick of the upper West side of NY. Amy and David are fabulous hosts. Cook in or eat out [walking distance to grocery stores and any number of casual or upmarket restaurants]. Would book this place in a heart beat if I am ever lucky enough to be in NY again.