From the start of the booking process, until the moment we left, Xiren made me feel like I had made a great choice in choosing her apartment. She gave us updates on the weather, gave us a list of her preferred dining and drinking spots (of which there are PLENTY around the neighbourhood) and graciously allowed us to check-in much earlier than originally planned when I accidentally miscalculated the time we needed to check-in. The apartment was exactly as described and in pictures. It had a lovely, personal warmth to it without it being cluttered, and was the perfect base for exploring NYC. It was like a quiet urban sanctuary, and gave us the opportunity to rest peacefully after a day of walking and exploring the city. Thank you Xiren for allowing us to experience your beautiful home.