This was our and we understand the hosts first experience in renting someone else's home.

We are used to space, from what we were informed NYers homes are small. So when we arrived we were astonished to find such a big apartment. The master bedroom like the 2nd has no windows as it is a loft style with Japanese stye sliding timber framed opaque paper doors that close for privacy. Being 6 ft I was just below the ceiling rafters, except in the en suite bathroom where I did accidently knocked my head whilst showering.

The second bedroom is small with the bed basically crammed in on 3 sides amongst kids cot and toys.

When it comes to location it was fabulous, easy walk to Christopher station and we walked to Chelsea markets.

Polite and helpful concierge who made us feel welcome and safe.

Close to restaurants and bars, AOC was one we frequented twice. Meze another on Hudson was greatwho thought we were mad Aussies as we ate dinner outside in winter cold, this attracted attention of other passers by in which 2 other couples did the same.

There is a great roof top terrace with Hudson river and distant views of the statue of liberty.

Only negative was lack of cupboard and drawer space as used by owners, which I am sure they will fix for next visitor.

Would I stay there again or recommend, definitely YES