Rod and Paddington are wonderful hosts. Due to a scheduling conflict Rod was unable to meet me when I arrived, but he let me know well in advance of the situation (which I greatly appreciated) and provided clear and easy instructions to pick up the key and get into the apartment. The next day he was able to meet me to show me how everything worked and offer recommendations.
The apartment itself is clean and comfortable (super comfy bed!), incredibly quiet for New York, perfectly accurate to the photos and description in the listing, and in a great location with easy access to multiple subway lines.
It's a fantastic home away from home and made my trip to this wonderful city even better.