My husband stayed at Karen's in mid July it was very cozy and the fact that he had microwave and fridge was awsome. Great neighborhood we do not mind walking so we did, had breakfast in a Vietnamese spot on the way to Japan town AMAZING then walk to Union Square Though public transportation is easy as well. Nice bars (except Mini Bar avoid) and restaurants nearby markets for inexpensive good wine and goods which is great to have at Karen's garden under a fire lamp or even at the apt.