We enjoyed our 4 day trip to New York. Shirley arranged for us to be able to come and go as we pleased and we had the entire basement and bathroom to ourselves. Communication was great and she made sure we were comfortable. The privacy plus the affordable price made it a great stay. We didn't have any issues with the temperature, ants, or cleanliness. Around the corner were a couple of restaurants and shops and there were several bus stops nearby that we walked to in the morning. From the house it was about an hour into the city when using public transportation.