Melissa and Ray were extremely hospitable hosts. They made checking in casual and comfortable. They were flexible as to when I showed up, although they were in the middle of working on other ventures (these are a couple of real entrepreneurs here!)
The bedroom was nice, dark and quiet, and the memory foam mattress was extremely supportive and queen size is appreciated when sharing the bed. The living room was spacious and the TV was equipped with Netflix for late night viewings. Technically this is a private room (as opposed to a full apartment), but the entire floor was essentially ours during our stay from Friday evening until Sunday AM.
We had a very short stay and didn't get to take advantage of the backyard oasis, but would definitely say it is a big bonus in a place like NYC where personal space is a luxury.
I'd recommend these hosts to anyone that is looking for kindness and approachability while enjoying affordable yet high quality accommodations.