I enjoyed staying with Karen. I was a solo traveller, but from day 1 she made me feel comfortable and at home. She is super nice to talk to but she will also respect your privacy. For me the location was good because it was a very safe neighbourhood and I could come home at 3am and feel safe. She lives right next to a couple grocery stores and a subway, but due to construction until 2018, I had to transfer (it was super easy once you get a hang of it). The F line takes you straight to Manhattan, but it takes around 40min. If you are a light sleeper it might be little more difficult since the sofa is a little short and there is some noise from outside at times. But if you are like me and only need a place to stay while exploring Manhattan for cheap money. This is a great deal 👍🏼