I stayed there for almost two months during the summer. Here are what I think:
- Pros: 1) the price is wonderful for such a stay. I'd definitely choose to stay there again 2) Other tenants are all good people who have rich stories to tell. 3) The neighbors are very kind. My package was delivered to the wrong address and, even though they don't speak English well, they helped me find it. Newark is not the safest place, but there're kids running on the block, so I think it's safe. 1 block away - not as much. 4) The host has somebody come in and professionally clean the place every 2 weeks. 5) Adrienne is very caring - I asked for an new chair since the original chair didn't fit well with the desk - she made it happened right the next day. 5) The place is close to bus stops (10-15mins walk).
- Cons: 1) I can smell cat poop coming from the backyard/neighbors' roofs. 2) Some tenants are dirty/messy in the bathroom 3) Not enough pots, pans, dishes, and spices for cooking. I left some basic seasoning (salt and pepper) for other tenants. Sometimes, not enough fridge space since there were 7-10 people. 4) Neighbors can be very loud during the weekend. There was a wedding once and they blasted weird EDM until 4 am. 5) The curtains are thin so it's very bright in the morning. If you're sensitive to light, then you may be waking up at 6 during summer months.