Marla’s place is great! It’s just as it is pictured on airbnb, so you are actually getting what you expect (not always the case). This was our 5th airbnb to stay at in the city, so here are the pros and cons:
Pros-
1. SUPER quiet apartment/neighborhood. The unit is located at the back of the building, so almost no street noise (we didn’t hear any).
2. Very clean. This is not always the case with an Airbnb.
3. Comfy beds!
4. Delightful neighborhood. Mary O’s is fabulous pub around the corner, Key Foods is great for stocking up with goods, wine store a few blocks away on Houston, Tompkins square park is great for kids. We felt safe walking at all hours.
5. Easy check in and great host communication.
Cons-
1. Closest metro is 2nd Ave station, which is about a 10 minute walk.
2. The washer/dryer takes a very long time to complete, so I would not depend on using it regularly.
3. The building’s boiler works VERY well, so we often had the windows open to keep from getting too warm (which is far better than the opposite problem! So, not really a con- especially since the neighborhood is so quiet).
It’s not fancy and it’s a little tight for more than 4 people, but this is the city. If you want posh and spacious in Manhattan, you’re going to pay a LOT more. This place is great for staying like a local and coming back to comfortably crash after a long day out. Overall, our stay at Marla’s was just what we needed and we would stay here again!