We had a wonderful stay at Jen's apartment. The family was welcoming and helpful with directions and suggestions, and the apartment was clean and full of the important things: towels, coffee, dishes, maps, take out menus, etc.
We had 4 adults staying in the room for 3 nights and we fit comfortably. The furnishings were dated, but they did the job. It was reminiscent of staying with grandma.
Location was great - close to the beach, restaurants, and bars. It's definitely not a big tourist area (which we were happy about), but there was plenty of parking if you rent a car or access to the L train was quick and easy.