This place is in an excellent location in the great neighbourhood of Harlem. Super convenient to get places with a subway stop super close to your door. There are plenty of food places around the place and other places to see and do. Maria is very easy to get in touch with and talk to and her mother is incredibly nice and leaves you to your own all the time.
The room itself is nice. Bed is comfortable, TV is good and the fridge is convenient and so is the space for clothes. Not too sure about the air filtration of the room and the building itself does smell a bit of mould and I did get a pretty nasty cough when staying there. Not saying that was related to the room but it did seem to escalate when there.
Also do be aware of the cameras listed on the posting as you are being “watched” which I did find uncomfortable in the manner it was handled, Unfortunately there is no kitchen access (a fact which I believe was changed on the listing between when I booked to when I arrived) so one time I wanted to heat some pasta and tried to use a door to see if I could at least use the microwave. Was completely something I shouldn’t have done and should’ve asked permission first so I am not complaining that I wasn’t in the wrong as I did try and access an area I wasn’t meant to. The issue was the manner in which I was informed I was being “watched”, with a message basically telling me off in a manner that I was being watched constantly. It made me feel uncomfortable as I had previously walked between my room and the bathroom with either a towel on or naked and knowing I was being watched constantly made that not feel the best. I felt the need to share that fact if that is an issue for some people.
Overall it was as a pleasant experience for the most part and I would recommend I for anyone wanting a decently priced place in Manhattan in a good location. But just felt the need to point out those two little issues. Thanks Maria and her mum for everything