I loved it ! Staying with Margerita , her beautiful cats Peluje & Tiger the 2 turtles is definitely one of the highlights of my trip to North America. I felt like I was staying with an aunt & not at an airbnb. The place is as how it's described, a no-frills home which has so much character and exudes so much warmth..... value for monet & the hospitality is next to none ! I felt at home straight away. Harlem is such a great neigbourhood, rich with culture & history. I loved the diversity and the fact that it hasn't been overrun with gentrification. A quintessential NY community. With the apt being in close proximity to a wide range of food choices, transit stations , numerous barber shops, grocery stores , knick knack shops as well as some great restaurants & bars. Not forgetting the famous Apollo Theater, Columbia University as well some great little independent art gallery's. Even though I never got to meet Hugo, he was great with looping me in from getting from the airport to the apt & accessing it with very clear instructions. Ample information was provided about getting around & local knowledge tips were very handy. I will definitely miss Margerita & her little co-hosts. Living there added to my amazing week in NY. Definitely recommend this place for a real NY experience ....
& I can't wait to come back. All the best Esekia