Gillian is a fantastic host and her lovely place is a gem in NYC : D! Our stay felt like home with an adorable dog as bonus. It's a convenient and safe 5 mins walking distance to Columbia university and MTA train station that got us everywhere for 3 days including to JFK airport (with transfers). The clean air conditioned room has such a comfortable bed and petty linens. We got everything a traveler would get at a hotel including fresh towels. Check in was easy and we were even able to leave our belongings a few hours past checkout time. We're grateful to have experienced Manhattan feeling like a local!