We couldn't have asked for a better host than Mairo. He made us feel welcome and comfortable. The location of the apartment is great. It's close to many wonderful international restaurants and grocery stores, and only about three short blocks away from the N/W trains taking you directly into midtown and lower Manhattan. The chickens in the backyard are cute and friendly! We loved waking up and looking out at them every morning. We were out walking around most nights after dark, and the area felt very safe. The apartment itself is clean, quirky and unique. It's clear that a lot of care and detail has been put into the design elements. We also appreciated Mairo's dedication to recycling. Highly recommended.