Check-in: Mairo was out of town but he made sure that someone was waiting for us on arrival. His friend was very nice, explained everything and gave us some recommendations about the area.
Location: unfortunately the closest subway was closed due to maintenance during our stay. But the next one is only about 10min walk from the house and a few stops from Manhattan! So if you hate commuting like we do, you'll appreciate the short distance!
Communication: even though we only got to meet Mairo the last day before we left for the airport, he was very helpful during the week through the app. We had a problem with the shower and he sorted it out the same evening! He also invited us to a BBQ in his garden with his family which was very thoughtful of him. We couldn't make it, but we definitely appreciated the invite.
House: very quiet bedroom and very comfy bed. If you're planning on walking around Manhattan all day, you'll appreciate this space.
In summary, I would happily come back to Mairo's house if I'm visiting New York in the future again. :)