Amazing hosts! Hassan & Patricia have a beautiful, well cared for home within 3 to 5 minute walking distance of the New Jersey light rail. I used the light rail daily to make my way to the Path Train to get into Manhattan, which took a total of about an hour using Google navigation. I felt relatively safe coming home at 3am, walking from the bus stop or train station. There's a supermarket close-by for supplies, as well as restaurants close to the light rail stations.
I stayed on the top floor, in a spacious bedroom with welcomed air-conditioning! Carrying my suitcase up & down the stairs was a little uncomfortable, but that was expected and couldn't be helped. A key was provided for my to, with an electronic lock on the main door, allowing safe and easy access, without bothering anyone.
I hardly knew there were other people in the house! The kitchen was always clean and I had dedicated space in the fridge for any of my supplies. There are 3 toilets (that I saw) in the house, so there's no congestion with them.
The bed was clean & comfortable, a towel provided, and all in all, met and exceeded my expectations! A clean, safe space to use as a base for my NYC explorations!