I stayed in the bed in the living room. At the time of reservation, I did not realize “shared” meant shared area, i.e., in the living room but that might just be me. The main photo seemed (to me) as if it was a separate room with a tv and a sofa with two beds, not the actual living room connected to the kitchen area where people staying in the rooms could also use and hang out. Using the bathroom was a little inconvenient because maximum of 6 people might want to use it around the same time. It is only a 10-min uber ride to and from JFK airport.
Lakshmee was an amazing host, giving me tips on how to get to Manhattan and all. She let me check in a little earlier because my flight arrived earlier than expected. She responds to messages/texts super fast.