This was hands down one of the best Airbnb's we've ever experienced! It is immaculately clean and the location in the East Village is amazing. There is a Trader Joe's and several convenience stores just steps away. There is a subway station 400 feet from the front door, and Union Station is a 5 minute walk where you can catch almost any train you would need. The famous Joe's Pizza is a two minute walk from the apartment and many other restaurants are within a 15 minute walk: Veselka (for amazing Ukrainian food), the Milk Bar, and Veniero's to name just a few. The apartment is on the ground floor so you can hear New York when it's busy, however with the AC on we had no issues at all with noise or sleeping. Metta also provides fans which was perfect. I have slept in hotels that have kept me up with traffic noise all night, but I had no issues in this apartment.
The apartment itself is extremely clean and very lovingly set up and meaningfully cared for. The guide may seem overwhelming at first, but it isn't really. Everything is labeled so thoughtfully and if you have any questions, Metta is quick to respond. The "rules" are pretty straightforward and actually very reasonable--it is what we would ask of anyone staying in our home. The assortment of teas and spices etc. are so nice to have. Aside from the fridge, little lockers and a sealed trash and recycling bin are also provided for food and waste and I did not see a single pest our entire 5 day stay. Our kids had a great time attempting the firepole from the lofts and they both reported having great sleeps!
There are air purifiers and so many amazing plants around the home that it inspired me to order air purifiers for my own home. I am a Registered Nurse and I can attest to the fact that since we started running the air purifiers (same as hers), my husband and I no longer wake up with allergy symptoms and neither of us have had to take any allergy medication this season! Trust me, this is very unusual for us! The apartment is truly an oasis and we loved going back to it every night and talking about how amazing each day was. The bathroom is a retreat and the shower is heavenly! This apartment, although in the middle of an extremely busy city, is a place to slow down and do things purposefully. Our 12 and 14 year old boys were enthralled with the city, and the apartment, and we all had an amazing experience! If you are looking for a place to nurture your soul--especially after these last two years--this place is it.