Before I start, just book it before someone else does, don't waste time, you absolutely won't regret it.
I spent hours and hours perusing hotels online, nothing quite living up to what I wanted (including the expensive ones, always something missing or seeing too many disappointing reviews). Then I found this place on Airbnb, after reading all the reviews we were sold.
When we arrived Busser welcomed us and showed us up to the apartment which is the entire fourth floor (you would never get this much space even in most of the expensive hotels), walking up through their amazing house you can see all the beautiful artwork made by Busser and the apartment is full of his paintings and sculptures.
The apartment has everything you could possibly need, they even very kindly stocked the fridge with bottled water, there is ice in the freezer and plenty of good coffee, fresh filtered or Nespresso, the Nespresso machine is super easy to use.
There are plenty of towels which are so soft and fluffy, even a lovely bath robe, shampoo, soap, body wash, toilet paper, dishwasher tablets, even a washer and dryer with washing tablets and dryer sheets.
The bed is extremely comfortable and huge and the pillows are like sleeping on clouds.
Then there is the massage chair, you would not know it was missing from your life until you try it. I had read other reviews mentioning the famous chair and I can tell you after long days walking the city it is the perfect end to each day. We religiously used twice a day.
I also need to note how clean this place is, I'm a clean freak and it was spotless.
Now this is a very noisy city, sirens and beeps going all night long, staying in hotels in NYC previously it's difficult to sleep with the noise but not this place. I got completely undisturbed sleep, which is priceless after a long haul flight.
Location is great, within walking distance to most classic sites, we walked to the Empire State building in 10-15 mins, subway is about a 15 minute walk and I would say central park about half an hour.
There is also a diner about 30 seconds from the house which is perfect for a good breakfast, plenty of choice and their cheese cake is really good!
It was a privilege to stay here, chatting to Mike and Busser was so much fun and their dog Major is just the sweetest cuddly boy you could meet.
We will absolutely be back and wouldn't stay anywhere else!
Thank you again Mike and Busser!!!