first and foremost: Ted is a fantastic host! He was extremely helpful with tips on where to go, how to get there, what to see, what and where to eat, etc. He was also very kind to make coffee every morning and share his waffles and banana bread at breakfast. Ted is easy to reach and responds very quickly to any questions via email.

The room is not huge, but has enough space and closets, has a nice wooden floor and a good bed. The bathroom is quite comfortable with a shower and bath.

The neighbourhood seemed quite far from manhattan at first, but once you get to know the subway system, it is actually a perfect starting point to go wherever you want in New York, with 2 subway stops on walking distance. It's also on jogging distance of Central Park, where you can have a great morning run!