Athena was the perfect host. She was flexible, welcoming, friendly and great to talk to. The apartment and room were exactly as in the description and everything was very clean and tidy. The bed was super comfortable and the shower was great after a long day exploring the city. The bathroom is right next to the room so you can dart in and out with total privacy (just like in a hotel, where you don't need to make sure you look presentable each time). Athena made clear from the very beginning that her house was our house and we were able to use the fridge/kitchen/table in the communal areas as we pleased. At no point did we feel uncomfortable or as if we were imposing. Athena is also great with recommendations when it comes to restaurants and bars. We went with her recommendation for NYE and had a great time. Athena also has 2 very lovely cats, Samson and Delilah. We love cats so we would give them lots of attention but if you're not a fan of cats, they won't bother you in the slightest as they're quite shy. Sometimes, you can smell when you walk through the front door that someone has cats, but this is not at all the case at Athena's. The place smells great and you would have no clue they're there unless you saw them. Overall, we stayed for 5 nights and we had an amazing trip. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the apartment to friends or family and if we're ever in New York again, we would definitely stay with Athena. Thanks for such a great stay :)