What a place to stay for a family in NYC! This apartment was amazing for the 5 of us, it is more like a 4 bedroom apartment rather than 2.5, as there is so much space over the 2 floors. The best things about it include the amazing interior design and furnishings, the size of the space and the proximity to Central Park that is no more than 100 yards away (the subway is about 200 yards away). The apartment also has a garden and a BBQ grill which is remarkable considering the location.

My only slight worry was the stairs that were quite steep for my 2 year old but that didn't matter as we put a sofa in front of them so he couldn't access them.

Our hosts, Dirk and his family and Debra Jo were amazing. They left us some cookies which my wife and kids loved and made us feel really welcome. They even lent us a wide variety of toys and scooters to play with and my daughter ended up playing with our host's kids. We had the best time in New York, and so much thanks is due to the amazing hospitality and apartment that our hosts let us stay in. Thank you guys.