Dear Reader: First, you should know that Lou and Emily are amazing people. They are warm, kind, generous, hospitable, and endearing hosts. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have found them. They are located in arguably New York City’s best neighborhood, what Manhattan used to be back in the day. There are amazing restaurants, mom and pop shops, and a diverse population, all a short train ride to Manhattan and its sights. The apartment is lovely and clean and the bed is very comfortable. Lou will help you find your way around the city and he has great stories to share about a variety of topics. The picture of the waffles does not do them justice! They are much, much better than advertised and served up lovingly with a variety of toppings. Should you be lucky enough to stay here, I’m sure you will leave happy and learn that there’s a lot of good in our nascent sharing economy. (And I agree with the other reviewer: if I could give them stars on a scale from 1 to 10, they are a 20 at least.) Safe travels to you and yours.