A. The location

Dave and Rick's place is situated in what is probably one of the best locations you can choose in NYC, especially if, like us, you're a first time visitor trying to get your bearings. Step out of their apartment; walk one way and you're suddenly in the heart of the West Village and gorgeous Bleecker Street. Walk the other and you step in to trendy Chelsea with its glorious eateries; or take yet another direction and you find yourself on the Highline promenade along the Hudson River.
Additionally, on the opposite end of their block you'll find a Subway station connecting you to the blue A, C and E lines.
There is an abundance of wonderful restaurants and diners within a 5-minute walking radius, suiting every sort of budget, that Mike and I were very much spoilt for choice at most mealtimes.
Really, the location in itself is a good enough reason to choose their place above others.

B. The apartment itself
Many people have already described the place in other reviews, so suffice to say it's a 2-floor arrangement: you get to occupy the basement level, done up in a Moroccan theme; whilst your hosts occupy the ground-floor level. The luxuriously furnished guest area is extremely spacious and kept spotlessly clean; it is comfortable and equipped with more creature comforts than you'll probably need while on holiday. It's a wonderful space to kick back and relax during those times when you want to rest your tired feet after walking about the city. Crucially, the fact that it's equipped with WiFi also means that those, like Mike and I, having jobs that require you to frequently touch base with the office can get their email-writing and report-drafting done comfortably and without distractions.
Despite the guest area being designed as an open plan without any doors (apart from the bathrooms, naturally), privacy is not an issue and we never once felt 'encroached' in our space.

C. The Hosts
Reviewers are wont to call their hosts wonderful when drawing up these sort of reviews, because it's by far the easiest thing to say. Truth is, however, that Rick and Dave are both genuinely lovely people who go that extra mile to make sure their guests are afforded the very best of their hospitality. It was truly a pleasure to stay with them and share their apartment.
Dave was frequently home during the days we were there and was extremely helpful with giving us tips for restaurants and other venues in the immediate vicinity, and even joined us in grabbing a quick pizza on one of the evenings we were there.