What a wonderful experience!!! Emmett could not have been a nicer host. He made us feel welcome and comfortable and able to contact him with any concerns we might have.
And the apartment, oh the apartment... absolutely perfect for our needs. It was spacious (particularly by NYC standards), clean and had just about everything we needed. High ceilings, plenty of light and enough space to get a little privacy, which was perfect for our 16-year old. Yes, there was some noise from the street but hey, it's New York. After the first night I didn't notice it.
The neighborhood has EVERYTHING including two subway stations quite near by. We felt like residents, not guests. Restaurants, boutiques, shops, record stores, music stores, bars, book stores, cheese shops, brownstones, theaters, coffee shops, markets and plenty of history. We will return to NYC without a doubt and most likely look in to staying in that apartment again. I've been many times and rate this experience as my best. We will definitely not stay in a hotel, we just can't give up the privacy, comfort and neighborhood feel we experienced.
Great job Emmett, thank you!!!