Laurence is an extraordinarily gracious host who is responsive to questions and is able to provide information about the area. The room is cute and very comfortable, just as described. The neighborhood is conveniently located and offers all you need to enjoy the area, including restaurants, public transportation, parks. As an added benefit, Laurence is a gifted musician and an interesting conversationalist, so for me, it was an absolute joy to come 'home' to my room after a long day exploring NYC.