For a longer trip on a tight budget, you really can’t beat this place. Zaineb was so so so delightful, and a very gracious host. The room is exactly as described: a large furnished basement room with a small but perfectly adequate bathroom, and a separate entrance. The neighborhood might seem a little rough around the edges at first glance, but we fit’s actually quite safe and we really fell in love with the community vibe. I commuted by subway every day to Manhattan and it was an easy 35-40 minute trip (G—>L). My husband did his work from a cool little non-profit community cafe around the corner (http://www.reconnectcommunity.org/). We’ll definitely be back!