Laura is a great host and was almost a little bit like a mom to me during the time of my stay. Communication with her went to a high level of openness and mutual trust pretty soon and was instant and reliable at all times. The bedroom is clean and bright as depicted, in some of the common areas and especially the bathroom there were some cat hair and litter from the cats' litter box on the floor, but not to a degree where it would've felt bothersome to me. Be aware though that there are two cats living in the apt and that this unavoidably comes with hair in many places and the two of them wandering around everywhere if you don't shut the doors. Laura was fully prepared to jump in with any toiletries one might need during their stay, she offered me to make use of her little living room library, and one night we had a nice conversation on arts, society, politics etc over a glass of wine. She also offered her advice on local customs and recommendations on what to do and how to get there, while being very considerate and respectful of my time and needs. The rooftop patio is a nice extra and provides magical views over Harlem, the Hudson and Washington Bridge, especially in the evening and at night. I absolutely recommend staying at Laura's place, even more so if you're of a calmer nature and interested in arts, culture, history, books, films etc.