We all know at this point that blindly trusting great reviews online can be a bad idea - but in this case, I can assure anyone reading, all the warm and wonderful words other guests have found to describe Elma's and Mike's hospitality are true. I spent two weeks at their place to explore NYC on my own - which was fairly easy, since the apartment couldn't be much closer to the J-Train. Despite being new to solo-traveling and new-ish to the city, I felt safe and welcome from the very beginning. Elma will do anything to accommodate her guests' needs and Mike will always be around for a good chat over tea or coffee. They offered great recommendations for places to see or go in New York and during my time there I always felt like they had my best interest (and safety) at heart. The room was cozy as pictured, not having a window didn't bother me much. When it did and I needed some daylight in the morning, I always felt welcome in the kitchen and common room. In terms of overall atmosphere, I found the apartment very homey - and clean! Keep in mind, most of the time there will be guests in the other two guest bedrooms, but I loved getting to know different people and forming baby-friendships (which, who knows, might grow up in the future) throughout my stay. All there's left for me to say is: thank you, I will be back. 10/10 would recommend!