Sam is a sweet and attentive host and had plenty of great local tips. The place is well located, just a short walk from Times Square, and my room was very comfortable.
My stay got off to a little bit of a rocky start, as the address on the listing was in Chelsea/Meatpacking district, but the place was actually in Hell's Kitchen/Midtown (a 15 min drive uptown). This was disappointing as I had picked the place mainly as the listed location was close to a conference I was attending.
Sam was undertaking some serious renovation during my stay, which could be a little chaotic at times in a small Manhattan apartment! But he bent over backwards to make sure I was comfortable.
I recommend this (midtown!) apartment to those who wants a cozy, good value room in a central location.