We enjoyed our stay at Karoliina's cozy apartment. Great location, at a walking distance from the most popular sights of lower Manhattan: Washington square, Union square on the east part, the Whitney museum, Chelsea and the Highline on the west part. you will easily reach Ground zero walking south and consider the surrounding area is pleasant and safe at any time of the day.
The place is on the 4th floor without elevator, but take into consideration there are only 3 flights of stairs to climb, it's not a big deal. Keep in mind keys are to be collected and returned at about 10 minute walk and with luggage it can be a problem. If there are two of you, one can wait with the bags, the other can make the walk. The greatest thing is the metro stop is just opposite the door: the E line takes you straight to JFK airtrain for international travelers or to Penn station for national ones.
As for the apartment, it is pretty small but nicely furnished. There's a bath with a shower head in the small bathroom. The bed - in a tiny bedroom - is smaller than a queen size so you'll be in full intimacy with your partner. If you have a light sleep you may have problems as noises may be heard from the pipes and from outside, but if you fall asleep soundly you won't have any problems. As for the main room, I would recommend Karoliina to get placemats for her small table and a pair of pot holders where to place hot pots (included the Italian moka we happily used).
As a whole, Karoliina is a reliable host, always ready to answer you on the phone and support you throughout your stay.
Thank you Karoliina
Patrizia and Armando from Italy