I stayed here for two weeks, WFH. This is an overall nice home with a spacious and comfortable bed, that I'd say is best for weekend stays and people that won't be in the room much. I wouldn't recommend it unless you're a heavy sleeper, too.
The limited interaction i had with the hosts was pleasant and cordial and they seemed like gentle, kind-hearted people. The room itself was comfortably outfitted and is perfect for sleeping, but honestly the noise was too much for me...
There is a pup kept downstairs, but dog hair was present in the room and inside some dishes. I'm not allergic to dogs as far as i know, but i am allergic to cats and had to get allergy medicine after a few days. Idk if I'm developing a dog allergy or if there has been a cat in the home in the past. Since I'm in nyc looking for a place to live, I'm still here and haven't needed to take any allergy meds since i got to my new place.
I'd been in NYC about a month before this stay, in Astoria and Harlem, and it was BY FAR the loudest place i stayed. There are two car parts dealerships on the same block, as well as a budget appliance shop, and a flooring store. The first week there, from Monday-Friday, there were shipments every night. One day at 2am-4am, then again at 6am-8am. Another day at 11pm-2am, and another was off and on all night until dawn. I tried ear plugs, then headphones, then both while also playing music on the TV and it didn't help. For five straight days I got between 3-5 hours of sleep (according to my fitness tracker) and then had to work 8-10 hours without sleep. Saturday and Sunday thankfully didn't have any shipments either weekend. The following week, three/five days had shipments so i was able to sleep for two nights.
The noise doesn't seem to be "typical NYC street noise." There's an interstate a couple blocks away with cars and honking horns, but that didn't bother me like the beeping of trucks backing up, the slamming of merchandise, or the yelling of workers and occasional heavy drooping noise.
THE ROOM:
When i initially booked, there was kitchen access but that was no longer available when i got there. I get it, Covid, but it felt super unsanitary washing plates in the bathroom sink, especially since the bathroom wasn't that clean. After i asked about kitchen access, i was given a hot plate. There was a microwave and mini fridge, as well as a couple plates, bowls, silverware, two pots. I used a paper towel as a cutting board with my own knives that i brought with me so idk how or if they provided culinary knives.
There's also a desk and chair, which were fine since i WFH the whole time. A large dresser is provided and a closest, too. The bed was super comfortable, with plenty of pillows and extra linens. Wi-Fi worked well for the duration of my stay, too.
There was a roku-connected flatscreen with a bunch of streaming channels, including Apple+, Hulu, and Netflix, among a few others. The sound was a bit wonky, and i had to adjust it from 5 to 50 depending on the streaming service.
There's a shared bathroom that i ended up cleaning three times while i was there, so definitely not the cleanest. The bathtub seemed fine, but the toilet constantly had hairs and urine that were not mine...
THE AREA:
The home is located in a residential area about 5 minutes from downtown trains. There's a coffee shop nearby, and a few bars as well. Mostly, I went to Brooklyn to see and do things. Prospect Park is about a 20-30 min walk and is a super nice area. I'm glad it was relatively safe, since the door was unlocked about half a dozen times over the two weeks I was there. Maybe they were waiting for food or someone forgetful lives in the home or there's another tenant there? I work for a security company, so i know all those terrible statistics about unlocked homes and felt anxious whenever the door was unlocked. I was given a key for the room, so this helped me feel better about the unlocked home!
Overall, it's a really nice and spacious room and the TV was an awesome touch; the hosts really went the extra mile to make the room comfortable and cozy. But you may have to wipe or clean the bathroom every few days.