Ara has been a highlight of my trip in NY with my boyfriend. Not only is her place amazing, but getting to know her warm, enthusiastic personality, her adorable Yorkie, Chula, and another AirBnB guest made this the best decision of our trip.
Her place is really unique and relaxing to rest and recharge. I loved that she redesigned her apartment to have higher ceilings and LOTS of skylight in the living/dining/kitchen areas, as well as her bathroom. I found out that Ara does interior design, so if you're interested in moving out to New York or are another AirBnB host that's looking into redesigning...*wink*wink* hur hur hur :P
The room that we stayed in is a bunk bed design with a ladder leading up from the lounge area underneath it. We loved that it has lots of storage with a 6-drawer unit, a closet, and mini fridge. The bed took some work to get to, but once you plop onto the firm, memory foam layered, queen sized bed, you forget the climb and all the daily crazy city rush. My favorite part about the room was how the bunk bed is positioned above the windows, away from direct light, and closer to the ceiling, where there was a nice comfortable temperature without feeling cold and is dimmed, even during the day. I'd sleep there all day if I could -.- Bonus: She has a laundry unit which came in handy since we just stopped over from a trip in Iceland.
Overall, I'll miss Ara and her place. My boyfriend and I have made great memories here and we'll be coming back the next trip out to NY.