The most appropriate expression of my stay is this: I absolutely, 100% did not want to leave. Looking back on the several months I spent here, it's hard to believe Marisa's place is real. If you find yourself lucky enough to book a stay here, there's a 0% chance you'll regret it.
First, the location is amazing, especially for the price. 30 steps from the front door is a park and some athletic fields. There are plenty of eateries and grocery stores within walking distance. The street has a residential and home-y feel that's harder and harder to come by in New York at an affordable price. I paid more money for a 300 square foot studio apartment in Manhattan than I did for this lovely townhouse.
Second, the apartment itself was a dream. It's very spacious--the basement was large enough to allow me to keep moving around, do some workouts, and lift weights. The first floor has an amazing kitchen with all the utensils, cookware, and ingredients you could ever need. The table in the main room was easy to use a work desk and a dinner table. There were at least 10 times I needed something seemingly random--rubbing alcohol, band aids, a phone charger, a sewing pin, a comb--and I was able to find it without thinking. Finally, the back patio is lovely. I unfortunately stayed through the fall/winter, so could not enjoy it as much, but I had a few weeks in April I spent outside. It's amazing to have your own private outdoor space to lounge for a bit.
The final thing I want to note is just how receptive, thoughtful, kind, understanding, and generous Marisa is. If I ever had an issue--whether it be with an appliance, or a payment schedule, or having leaves cleaned out or something fixed--it was taken care of quickly. Marisa responds promptly and handles your requests even more quickly.
I enjoy every day I spent here, and only left because I wanted to spend a few months with family since COVID is dying down.
Don't miss out--try and book a stay here! Thanks Marisa for a great few months!