The house was located 5 to 10 minutes away from Newark Penn Station. From there, you can get to New York Penn Station in as fast as 20 minutes. Newark Penn Station is a bit dodgy, with panhandling drug addicts lurking around. However, the house, which is nearby, appears relatively safe and police are always spotted around this seemingly Portuguese/Spanish dominated neighbourhood.

Really nice neighbourhood with lots of bakeries, bars, and restaurants nearby.

The room is clean and came exactly as advertised and is relatively cheap compared to other options.

The host was quick at responding to my inquiries.

One drawback, if you are driving, is that you will have to find street parking, which may not be easy in this neighbourhood.