Kate was a wonderful host, extremely friendly, and willing to help and advise, but non intrusive. Her dog Blue was equally friendly. We felt totally at home for 4 days. Communication before the trip were fast and helpful. We had great conversations, and found we had much in common. Her location was very convenient for us, both to attend the new New York Festival of Lights a block away, and to hop on the Uptown F train (2 short block away) to the Village or anywhere up 6th Avenue. Broadway was at most 15 mn away. The bed was comfortable, with good down pillows. Grocery store, pharmacy, liquor store and a couple of restaurants around the block made shopping for necessities easy. The location under the bridge means that trains do rumble by, but with the bedroom doors closed, we had no problem sleeping at all. Highly recommended.