I can't oversell Marcello or this apartment! The apartment was great -- ideally located, quiet, and comfortable -- and Marcello is THE BEST!!! He carried our bags up to the apartment and gave us a great in-depth tour of the neighborhood. He was incredibly accommodating and friendly and I can't recommend him highly enough.

The apartment itself is perfectly located. The 42nd St subway station is right on the corner, which means super easy access to most of the city, and is at the edge of Hell's Kitchen, which means you can't throw a rock without finding something amazing to eat. We loved Maoz, an AMAZING Mediterranean/falafel place around the corner, the breakfast sandwiches at Amy's Bread (a couple blocks north) and Pio Pio, an incredible Peruvian chicken place a few blocks west. We were also big fans of 99c Pizza, which was two or three doors down from our building and satisfying in the way the only cheap NYC pizza can be.

If you're in town for a Broadway show, like we were, you couldn't ask for a better spot. It was about a six minute walk for us to get to Richard Rogers theatre -- no stressing over getting to the theatre on time! There are also a lot of fabulous high-end restaurants within easy walking distance that do pre-theatre menus, making dinner and a show a seamless, stressless experience.

The apartment itself is compact but efficient and comfortable, and is bursting with character. If you like a lot of space, or are expecting a sterile hotel room, it might not be for you. If you're looking for a fun, authentic NYC experience, you've come to the right place. My best friend and I were very comfortable staying here and didn't feel cramped or crowded. On the contrary, we felt quite cozy and like we had room to spread out and get away from each other in our down time, if we wanted to.

Long story short: You absolutely can't go wrong with this apartment or its host, and I look forward to staying with Marcello again the next time I'm in the city!