Joseph was a great host! We arrived to a warm welcome and some goodies for our stay. He had laid out clean sheets and towel for us. The bed in the photo has a trundle that rolls out so it sleeps 2 comfortably. Joseph knows the city inside and out because he's been there for many years. We were free to come and go as we pleased. The only thing that may deter some people is you have to walk through the living area where he is sleeping to go to the bathroom and to enter your room. The location can't be beat! A few blocks from Central Park, Times Square, and the subway. There are tons of bars and restaurants around especially if you go towards 9th Ave which is 1 block over. We parked our car at a garage around the corner for around $30 a day. Once you get into the city through the Lincoln Tunnel, Joseph's place isn't far at all so not much driving through the city if you do plan on driving here. This is a great value for Manhattan!