First, Liz is a fantastic communicator and was able to accommodate us on a very short notice after another host canceled with very little notice. Check in was easy, if a bit scavenger hunt-ish, kind of fun. The apartment itself is a very nice space, wide plank pine flooring, tons of books, very comfy bed. Steam heat, so it takes some getting used to in order to regulate the temperature, but once you get the hang of it, easy. This is a prewar building, so floors slope a bit. She has done a great job making the space usable and providing quite a bit of storage room. Espresso maker was a godsend. As for criticisms, the bathroom door is glass. It has some decorative paint, but it is very much clear... know any fellow guests well before using or you will afterwards. It's on the 5th floor and a couple of the floors have stairs that need some attention. I hear this is common in NYC but it was scary, especially if you're a heavy person. All in all, I would not hesitate to stay at her place again and we had a wonderful experience.