Being sick of paying between four and five hundred dollars a night for hotels in Manhattan, I decided to check out apartments for rent. Being from Los Angeles and accustomed to larger living spaces, I've never been a fan of the tiny rooms available in hotels, but I especially hate how much it costs to stay in those postage-sized places in New York. A friend recommended I try this place and raved about it. When I went online and saw the pictures, the location description, the amenities and price, I admit I was skeptical. It just seemed too good to be true. I'm happy and thrilled to report that after visiting New York probably over 100 times, over the last 25 years, this is by far the best experience I've ever had and I attribute it completely to where I stayed. Literally everything about this magical "apartment" - - I use air quotes as it feels more like a house, than an apartment, it's so spacious, airy and homey - - exceeded my difficult to meet expectations. The furnishings and amenities were all immaculate, functioned perfectly and had directions attached in case you had questions about anything whatsoever. The main room is airy and gorgeous, and the decor - - a mix of Craftsman/Country Cottage - - makes the vibe of the place feel like an Oasis after running around the streets of Manhattan all day and night. This place literally has everything: gourmet style kitchen, washer/dryer, 2 TV sets, huge living room w/piano and full dining room area, wonderful outdoor patio, private master bedroom in a security building. And the TV sets both have DVRS!!! How often do you travel and wish you could watch your favorite shows on tape, but can't, because hotels don't offer that service?! It really makes you feel like home. But here's the difference. I live in a house that's worth over $1M and it isn't as nice as this beautiful apartment. I'm bummed that I'm going home and I LOVE where I live. This property is fun and vital, centered in one of the few truly authentic/artsy areas of New York. It's ridiculously close to WHOLE FOODS (2 blocks away) and the best train line in the city, the F train, which can lead executives and artists to convenient locations from Battery Park to the Upper East Side in a matter of 20 minutes or less, in either direction. The bedroom is quiet as a tomb when you head off to sleep and awake, and the entire apartment feels like it's floating on a cloud, facing a sunny, tree lined street. It's awesome.