Mike was very clear and friendly in communicating with us before our stay in his flat. Everything was as he said it would be. His flat was clean and secure in an excellent location with a fantastic view. We were able to walk to East Village, the Flatiron building, and even up to the Empire State Building. The subway was close by, and cabs were easy to catch. Mike was very accommodating and flexible, and kindly recommended local cafes and restaurants for us to try. This was our first experience of airbnb and we were very happy with how it worked out. We would recommend Mike's flat as a peaceful and calm base for a New York adventure.