Out of all the places I've stayed through Airbnb, Ana's place was my favorite. I already had great expectations from the reviews I'd read, but Ana went and EXCEEDED those expectations. She is one of the kindest and most loving human beings I have ever met. I never felt alone in New York thanks to her and John. Coming home to them was like coming home to family, with good wine and fun conversations to boot. I would stay with them again if given the chance.
In addition, the apartment is kept nice and clean by Ana. And while it's not central to the main attractions that people go to NYC for, it provides an off-the-beaten path experience of the city, which was exactly what I was looking for. There are two beautiful parks walking distance away - Inwood Hill Park, where I spent two mornings hiking through its hidden trails, with gorgeous views of the Hudson River, and Isham Park, where a farmers market happens every Saturday, and also where Ana and I snagged some delicious organic CSA veggies on my first night there. There's also the Cloisters, a European medieval art museum, where I truly felt transported back to that time period. A true must-see if you're in the Inwood area.