Mason location is very conviently located near the subway R line, just a 4 minute walk which was good for me because I took it to work everyday. It was in a safe area, quiet, and it accomadate my family. The kitchen is stocked very well with the basic pots/pans for cooking. There is only one grocery store around the corner. The others are 10-15 minute walk. There was no laundry/dryer available so this was a downside if staying for an extended stay. We used a laundry mat down the street. Everything was clean on our arrival and the host was available for questions if needed. Overall a nice stay for my family and me. Its a bit far from the Manhattan ( 40 mins by subway), but I was in New York for work so i needed to be in this location.