Peter has a wonderful little space! It is small, but the pictures are extremely accurate and I had a great stay. This IS a 4th floor walkup, which wasn't an issue, except that I didn't know from the start.
I loved that this place was:
- Clean. Any other reviews that emphasize the cleanliness are totally accurate! The floors were literally shiny, the bathroom and kitchen were spotless, and all of the linens were fresh!
- Comfortable. The queen sized bed might be one of the most comfortable Airbnb beds I've ever slept in. The pillows were awesome, the couch was comfy, and perfect to watch TV on after a long day of walking. The sheets and blankets were very soft and I was able to utilize the A/C to cool the space down since the heat was automatic.
- Able to be my own. Sometimes Airbnb's don't have space for your clothes, or room in the medicine cabinet for your own toiletries, but that was NOT the case here! I was able to fully unpack my suitcase and belongings into places where I wanted them to go without feeling like I was infringing upon the space that wasn't mine. For 4 days, I was able to make it like mine which was amazing.
- Close to a convenience store. The shop/deli across the street was a lifesaver! I poured cereal and realized I didn't have any milk, but was saved by the shop across the street. They've got all your medicine, food basics, and an abundant snack assortment for any late night cravings.
- Nearby bus transport. I realized a little too late that there's a bus stop right outside, but when I did notice, I took advantage of the amenity and used the bus to get home from the West Village when it got late.
The primary issues I had were:
- Check-in. I had trouble with the door code for the main entrances; You have to include the pound symbol when entering the numbers, and the outside keypad unlocks both doors at the same time, so you do have to be quick when entering. I ended up using the physical key because I found it easier.
- The lack of cooking basics. I was planning to cook in, but realized there was no oil, salt, pepper, spatula, colander, or scissors like I had thought. If you aren't cooking, this wouldn't be an issue, but I was disappointed.
- Distance from the subway. This apartment is about a 15 min walk to the nearest subway station, which wasn't an issue for me, but could be for others. Walking 15min in the dark was a bit daunting as a woman.
-Communication. Peter was phenomenal at communicating once we got into the swing of it, but it did end up to be a bit problematic when I was having issues on my first day with the door and couldn't reach him by phone. Not a big deal if your need isn't urgent, but I would have found it helpful to be available for a phone call especially during check-in and check-out.
All in all, I would ABSOLUTELY stay at one of Peter's locations again! He was a wonderful host and none of the critiques I had would dissuade me from staying again, they just let me be a bit more prepared for next time. I would recommend this spot to anyone looking to stay in the East Village.