18th to 25th November 2013
The apartment is exactly as it looks in the photos. It is clean and there is plenty of clean linen. It was plenty big enough for the four of us and each couple had their own bathroom. More than four would be cosy, I guess, and you would need to get on well. There is a two ring electric hob and a big microwave oven if you really want to cook but there is so much nearby, why bother. All you need is the coffee machine and the kettle for your morning cuppa! There is a TV but it was not connected. Not a worry when in the Big Apple, who wants TV? Wifi was brilliant and speedy with all of us logged on with iPhones and iPads.

The lounge/kitchen area is large, but be warned it is on three slightly different levels and I had a habit of tripping down them, much to the hilarity of my fellow guests! Not really a problem. There are a lot of stairs to get to the appt. but it is only a pain with your cases on arrival and departure. The metal staircase is quite steep and my wife slipped down it once in her slippers (pride, bottom and back bruised), so beware if you have small children. It was very cold outside in November (-5°C) but he apartment was always lovely and warm.

The Appt. is in a very good area in the East Village with plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. It was my wife's first visit to New York and we walked everywhere because you see so much more. I recommend Empire State at night and Top of the Rock during the day. And you must walk Brooklyn Bridge from dusk to night, the views and the lights are stunning we were lucky to get a fantastic sunset thrown in.

All in all this apartment for the money is very good, clean tidy and well located. I would recommend it and use it again. No problems with keys and you can leave your bags downstairs in the other appts. kitchen on checkout day if you flight is later on as ours was.

Thanks Seith.