I will be the first to admit that I was, at first, very hesitant about using Airbnb - I initially found the thought of staying in such close quarters with a total stranger very unsettling. I'm from the Missouri, which is a good 19-20hr drive to NYC, so when our daughter was accepted to college there, just getting her moved was a huge expense, and paying for a hotel in the area was out of the question because the price was astronomical, I really had no other alternative than to consider finding a room on Airbnb. And I am SO glad I did! I cannot say enough good things about both Joy and her home - I had an entire room to myself complete with my own a/c, a mini fridge (that she had stocked with bottled water and a bowl of snacks sitting on top), a very comfortable full size bed, closet, night stand, wifi, etc. Her street is beautiful and just what I'd always imagined a New York street with brownstone homes would look. At one end there is a bus stop and at the other end, easily within walking distance, is a plethora of cafes, restaurants, shops, markets, and an easily accessible subway station. It was an easy 20min ride on the subway to my daughters dorm building in Manhattan. I can honestly say that I have stayed in very nice 4-5 star hotels before and never once had anyone that went as out of their way to be as accommodating or that cared nearly as much about my comfort and satisfaction as Joy did. I left there having not only enjoyed my stay, but truly consider Joy a friend. In the future, I do plan on making as many trips as possible there to visit my daughter, and the only way I would even consider looking for somewhere else to stay is if Joy's room was already taken. Joy - thank you so much for everything, I hope to see you again soon friend!