Staying at BestRoomNYC is pretty cool. Check-in and check-out is easy and could be done at pretty much anytime. Roy's directions were clear and easy to follow. It's very much like staying in a hostel, but without the presence of staff. The place is just a few blocks from Newark Penn Station. I know the promotion of the rooms on AirBnb focuses on the convenience to NYC, but it is just a short stroll to all the great restaurants, stores, and bars in the Ironbound as well.
I started my stay a couple of days after a late winter storm and was a bit disappointed in the winter maintenance on the alley and immediately in front of the house. There was no attempt to deice the alley during my stay; that might be a problem the city, not the host, but it is a concern. Additionally, there was no thermostat in the room, and it felt like a sauna with the heater overcompensating for the cold weather outside. I probably would have no problem staying here 9 months of the year, but I'd likely try another place if I ever needed to visit Newark in winter again.