This is definitely a “you get what you pay for” situation. I only knocked off a star because it was genuinely really cheap but I personally wouldn’t stay here again.
Pros
Right in Manhattan
Bed was comfortable
Bedroom was clean
Flexible checkin
Host was responsive and friendly on the app
Cons
The room is so cold I genuinely don’t know if it has heat. There’s a space heater that didn’t do much. I slept in tons of clothes AND draped my coat over myself at night.
The bathroom was moldy/mildew-y. I basically jumped in and out as quickly as possible. Bring your own supplies bc it’s sparse with shampoo/conditioner/soap.
The location isn’t great IMO. It’s in a bit of a dead spot for the subway (not a lot of lines go over there). There’s not a ton of good restaurants/bars immediately nearby. Very close to lots of public housing.
Overall, you get what you pay for. Next time, I’ll find something that costs more so I get a better experience.