What a fantastic stay! I couldn't speak highly enough about the location, apartment and Charlotte, our host. Charlotte was there to greet us when we arrived to run through the essentials about the apartment and was very welcoming. She regularly checked in on us to make sure everything was OK. The apartment itself is very lovely and quirky. It's very artistic and original with some imaginative storage going on! It's not your typical New York apartment, it has a lot more character and personality than your average exposed brick modern flat. It's packed full of antiques and original artwork. It's on the second floor and there's no lift so you will need to carry your cases, but it's not a problem and the stairs aren't steep. As for location, it's right in the heart of the East Village and not far from Lower East Side. There's some really lovely restaurants and bars on the doorstep and in the immediate vicinity, and plenty more that are only a short stroll away. I would definitely stay again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend staying at this lovely, homely apartment.