What a wonderful place to stay! MaElena was such a welcoming and loving host and she stayed up late to accommodate my late arrival. She always wanted to make sure that I felt like home during my stay. Her place is well-decorated and full of history and culture. I enjoyed our conversations on various topics and there were so much to learn from her experience and knowledge. The location of her apartment is perfect for travelers who wants to explore Manhattan as it’s two blocks away from different subways. On top of that, her cats are absolutely adorable. I’m so attached to both of them and I’m still missing them even now. This experience to me is a good reminder of why I was drawn to Airbnb in the first place - the connection between the host and the guest through sharing the most intimate space of one’s own. It was such a privilege for me to be MaElena’s guest and I’m forever grateful for this experience.