Agnes made me feel very welcomed from the moment I got there. She was a wonderful host and the accommodations were very easy to settle into. She opened her kitchen to me with her unbelievable selection of teas and coffee. Here introduction to the neighborhood gave me the confidence to venture out and about on my own without reservation. She recommended several eating spots and I have to say one of my best parts of the trip was that I didn't have a bad meal the entire time. If you are brave enough to jump on the subway, Agnes is like a walking map of the transportation system in New York and she will send very specific instructions how to navigate the routes. Agnes is a great person to sit and talk with as she has some great life experiences to share. She will be my first choice should I make another trip to New York.