Doug was a very welcoming host, even before I arrived, with really excellent directions to his place. He was there to welcome me when I arrived, and I enjoyed the friendly small talk that we had. I was in NYC for work, but if it had been for pleasure, it was obvious that Doug was ready to provide advice on everything, from where to go to where to eat. I wish I had the opportunity to gain more from his wisdom---maybe some other time!

The building is a charming brownstone, and the flat where I stayed was sparkling clean. The picture that Doug provides on the Airbnb site does not lie: space is tight, but the bed is comfortable. In terms of location, you can hardly ask for a more connected place: in two days, I used three different subway lines and the Long Island Rail Road, all within a five minute walk from Doug's place.

All together, a very positive experience. I would very much recommend Doug's place to a friend, and I would very happily go back.