Staying at Stella's was a really wonderful experience. The logistical bits were outstanding. Stella was a great communicator, her house is very close to a subway station and a supermarket (which was huge for us, since we were there during a winter storm!). The room was cozy with a fridge and Netflix. The bed was super comfortable (with nice pillows!). We were welcome to use the kitchen, which was spacious and inviting. Her neighborhood felt very safe and friendly.
But beyond that, Stella was a wonderful host. Very sweet and attentive to our needs. On morning one of the snow blast, she offered to drive us to the subway, which involved her first digging her car out of the snow. She had some snacks prepared in our room upon arrival, and sent us off with a nice departing gift.
Our trip to NYC had all the ingredients to be a rough one (with the snow storm and the obnoxious subway problems), but having Stella's warm home and hospitality to come home to every evening took the edge off. A very satisfying experience. Highly recommended.