I didn't meet the hosts, but they had made easy arrangements for me to pick up the keys. The neighborhood is very cool, right next to NYU. The building is very nice. This unit is on the top floor. It is very spacious. I only used the master bedroom, but the bed was very comfortable. There is a bit of street noise, but I solved that with earplugs. My only suggestion would be that the apartment could use more comfortable furniture. I'd definitely stay there again.