Fred was an excellent host. It is clear he has been a host many times before because many things are already anticipated ahead of one's stay.
If you get the chance to meet his partner, he is also an excellent host. Both of them are very friendly, warm, open and extremely welcoming.

The neighborhood is relatively safe, I had no problems leaving at 5:50 AM and returning as late as 9:30 PM. My car was parked out front with no incidents. The location is great relative to the major roads/public transportation.

I stayed with Fred for 2 weeks and have no complaints about anything within the two weeks. He has other rooms he rents out at the same time so this is also a great place for solo travelers who may want to meet other people without going through a hostel environment.

I recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in a quiet oasis in the middle of Newark. The location is great, the house itself is beautiful and you will feel safe, and you are only an arm's length away from many great places to explore and see.

Great for medical students doing rotations at any of the nearby hospitals!

A small thing I noticed but greatly appreciated was a clean bath rug