Melissa is a very nice host, and she is quick to respond to queries about checking in or amenities in her home. Her place is clean and in a great location in the upper East Side. The room offered is actually the common living room of the apartment, so privacy is an issue. When I came in at night the television in "the living space" was on, for instance. Take all this into account when you consider the very reasonable price. Fact is I like privacy.