Maria's place is everything you could look for on a short, mid or long stay. It's well located near the trains to the heart of Manhattan and the place is safe and tranquil by day or night.
The amenities are as described, in a family style home. The wifi is excellent, the room is spacious and comfortable and the house is always warm during the cold winter nights.
On top of that, Maria's is an delightful host and person. I felt like at home the whole stay and she went above and beyond in providing with everything that was on her hands and more, even helping me with issues completely extraneous to her.
I can't recommend Maria's place enough. It's really nice and affordable, and it will always be my little piece of NYC.