It's basically a private apartment with a bedroom (with a bed, desk, closets and a fan) a bathroom, and a walkway with a small kitchen space (has a microwave, fridge, some tea/coffee/sugar). It's on the ground floor, and the window looks out on Chiappini Street, but you come and go on Hout Street. There's a good deal of security: a big gate onto the street, a door that lets you into the two apartments attached to Mansoor's house, then a door to your apartment, and another door to your bedroom (which can also be locked). Mansoor's family lives on the opposite side of a sliding door, so you can see when they have the lights on, but not hear them. The neighborhood is really pretty, with all the brightly colored houses. It also seems like a friendly, residential street; I could see that the families across the street leave their doors open in the evening while cooking dinner. It's really convenient to the central business district. I could basically see the end of the road (just past the house) when I was walking home from dinner with colleagues on Long Street. It's a pleasant enough walk along Hout Street, and under 10 minutes. It's also really convenient to Greenpoint Park and the waterfront, if you like to run or walk in the morning. Mansoor and Maryam were very responsive over WhatsApp and made check-in and check-out very easy. I only saw Mansoor at those two times, but he was very helpful and prompt every time I messaged him with questions. Remember to bring your own adapter if you need one: Mansoor said people kept taking them, so it got hard to provide them for guests. The wifi worked well, as did the shower and electronics. I would enthusiastically stay here again if I have the chance. I was on my own, but the room could easily accommodate two people.