We had a really pleasant week-long stay at Sinem and Olya's in the Lower East Side. The apartment was pretty small but that was overshadowed by the pure character of the place.

Along with the charming decor, the beds were comfortable, the shower was efficient and the wifi worked like a charm. The best thing, however, was the absolutely amazing location. We're big fans of the LES and this is right in the heart of all the action. Close to bars, cafes, restaurants, and anything else you can think of. Because of that, it can get quite noisy on Fridays and Saturdays, but a pair of earplugs will ensure a good night's sleep.

Aside from the location, Sinem was absolutely wonderful. She was easy to communicate with and allowed us to do our own thing without much hassle. The apartment worked well for four people. To offer some constructive criticism, it may be a nice idea to leave some printouts of instructions (for how to use everything, what needs to be done on check-out, and any local recommendations) as this was a hallmark of the very best Airbnbs we stayed at.

Here's a TL;DR:

1) great location. GREAT.
2) nice, easy-going hosts
3) really really warm and, on Fridays and Saturdays, quite noisy. also up a few flights of stairs (but most places in NYC are)
4) well decorated place - good wifi, good shower, everything worked perfectly
5) great value for money