We arrived late in the evening and Philip was home, so we were able to connect. He is welcoming, makes you feel at home, and the place is clean and the beds are comfortable. We had use of the kitchen and the upper bathroom for showering - having your own bathroom with a sink and a toilet downstairs is great as well. The neighbourhood is true New York, and very convenient to the subway and lots of coffee shops and grocery stores nearby on upper Broadway. A great experience, and for those who love kids, there is a daycare right next door, which meant we got to see little ones in the morning as well!