It was a pleasure to meet Eva and stay in this centrally-located SoHo room. She was communicative, quick to respond, laid back about arrival time (even though she checks you in personally), and helpful with information about getting to her place by public transportation. Although I was busy with work during my stay, we had some great conversations and bonded over shared musical tastes. She has a care-taker's way and made me a lovely vegan plate (including bread she baked that day) before she went out on my last night there. If total privacy is your main priority, you may be thrown by the layout (shower is in the kitchen, your room has a curtain in lieu of a door, and bathroom is through Eva's own) but especially as a solo traveler, you'd be missing out if you skipped this place for that reason. And despite the layout, Eva is definitely mindful of your personal space. A real gem.