Wow! I am so glad we booked with Yuki. If you are a person who researches every detail before choosing an Airbnb, READ THIS REVIEW.
We lucked out and Yuki was at the building when we arrived. It was clear he takes pride in being a wonderful host (which he is), and he takes great care of his property.
The building is accessed by key code.
We stayed upstairs in room 6. There was a separate key-coded entry to the second floor, as well as to our room, which was large and slept 3. The twin beds each had a differing firmness, which we liked because we could choose the one we preferred.
The common kitchen was right outside the door and the private bathroom - which is much bigger than it looks in the photos - was just a few steps outside our room. The kitchen is spotless, modern and has a microwave, full-sized oven, and an apartment-sized dishwasher. Yuki has it stocked with dishes, paper towels, coffee, creamer and cleaning products if you need them. He also has each cabinet labeled by room number, as are the shelves in the fridge, so you have a designated spot for all of your goodies.
The neighborhood seemed very safe and was quiet at night. Yuki recommended dining in the tavern of a Brazilian grill that was just around the corner. The food was FANTASTIC and the prices were even better. All of the grilled meats came with beans, rice and a third choice (mashed potatoes, fried plantains or collard greens). We had so much leftover that we had it for breakfast the next day!
We shared the upstairs of the building with a group of four Dutch folks who were extremely friendly, courteous, and quiet.
As another reviewer mentioned, we did hear the garbage trucks early in the morning but they were gone in minutes. And you are staying in a major metropolitan city so, to me, that’s pretty much par for the course.
As the listing says, NWK Penn station is about a half mile away. An UberX is about $7, depending on the time of day, so if you’re schlepping luggage, it’s well worth the investment.
In sum, a lovely stay at a fantastic price. If we ever return to Newark, we will definitely stay with Yuki again