Our stay at Eric's place was a delight. Though we did not meet Eric, off on his own holidays, he was great to deal with, always prompt in reply to any query and so helpful with 'insider' knowledge of East village and Manhattan's most interesting eaterys, galleries and architecture.
The apartment is just as shown in the photos, very stylish, comfy beds, lovely linen, a little kitchen with all you need for the very occasional meal in, cosy and warm on the bleakest of winter days.
The TV was not even looked at, but the Bose sound system was hooked up to our laptop, WIFI, and greatly appreciated.
Location is fabulous, L train, just around the corner is the best hookup to all other underground lines. Redheads restaurant/bar just across the road was one of many great places suggested by Eric, which were all given 5*'s, and some of the best coffee outside Melbourne (yes biased, sorry) just 200 metres down the street.
Whilst the neighbours were very quiet, the life of NYC is just outside the main bedroom window, being a light sleeper, I found earplugs did the trick perfectly, my partner slept oblivious.
This was our first use of Airbnb and definitely worked well, thanks Eric.