Both Yiota and Marilena were very easy to work with! I couldn't meet Marilena at check-in time, so the process of retrieving the keys was very easy. The neighborhood is great -- very diverse and walkable. There are some good restaurants/bars nearby. The apartment is on a main street, so I was a bit concerned about privacy, but it turned out fine. Parking can be a struggle - especially on restriction days, but we managed. You can't park in front of the building, so you'll have to park and walk a block or so to the apartment. The apartment itself was clean. It's basically the basement of a building, which they converted into an apartment. The bathroom is the former mudroom that leads outside, so I can see how it gets cold in there in the winter. The bathroom setup is odd -- both the toilet and sink are elevated on a step, so it can be difficult to sit on the toilet, especially if you're short. I'm 5'7" and still found it difficult. The shower doesn't have great pressure, but that's not a big deal. You can also hear the train in the apartment, which frightened me at first, but we got used to it. The bed was very comfortable and the bedding was good quality.

This was my first Airbnb experience, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Although the apartment was fine, I don't know that I would stay there (or any other apartment) again -- at least not for 4 nights. I definitely missed the conveniences of a hotel -- like cleaning, replacement towels and toiletries -- during my stay. Again, the apartment was fine, but it was a little "unfinished" in my opinion -- some open wires and repairs that need to be made. Nothing that made me feel uncomfortable, just observations. But if you're on a budget and need a place to stay that has easy access to Manhattan, this place is great!