Lucie's place is a gem - it's super close to the 125th st subway and the area is really cool - we went to some of the jazz bars nearby and to the coffee shop round the corner everyday! also check out red rooster and babbalucci which were delicious! We were pleasantly surprised to open the door and find that the apartment was larger and more homely than the pictures suggest - we'd really recommend staying at Lucie's apartment as it felt like living as a new yorker in a really awesome neighbourhood - exactly what we wanted!
The flat itself is really clean, with modern amenities allowing you to cook if you wish (there was so much tasty food around that we never did) and the bathroom is really good - lots of room and really clean. The bed is really comfy in a stylish bedroom with plants and a tasteful aesthetic - the flat is on the 5th floor so there are no curtains in the room but it gives a nice airy feel. Also, there's no lift so you have to get up and down the stairs everyday. The living room was a comfy place to hang out and watch tv and is connected to the kitchen.
We had a blast & would totally recommend staying at Lucie's! She was really communicative too and replied quickly to any messages - she was a great host!