I really enjoyed my stay at Yolanda's place. If you are looking for a homey low key stay, I highly recommend her home. I stayed over at Yolanda's for about a week, and I equally stayed in to work on items as I went out to explore Manhattan and surrounding buroughs. Her house has a warm welcoming feel and both Yolanda and her family are more than kind to best accommodate and make you feel like a member of the family. Whatever questions you have, they are happy to help out and provide resources insider New Yorker's would know. It does take 2-subways to get into the city which adds to travel time, but for the great hospitality and cost, this is a good bargain stay.