Doug's apt in New York made for a great visit! Of course the stairs - you need to be hardy - but that is in the description. The top level apt is wonderful because it has GREAT views (Empire State building out the main bedroom, Freedom Tower out the kitchen window), very light during the day (huge windows, wonderful!), very clean and spacious. The kitchen is very utilitarian - we made breakfast every morning. They have plenty of extras for cooking (salt, pepper, spices, oils). The beds were comfy, great bedding. The apt was warm, but that was nice for us and we could open the windows when we wanted fresh air. The bells of the church ring at noon and 6pm and that was wonderful!