This was an excellent situation for me. I needed an affordable place to stay with a kitchen facilities and metro access to Manhattan. Marylyn's place provided both, being very close to the A and C line (two blocks) and not much further than to an elevated train (didn't use it, so I don't know which line that is). There were also groceries, laundromat, and other businesses close by.

The room was clean and well furnished. It had an air conditioner, which was blessing during the two weeks I was there. I had my own key and the convenience to come and go as I pleased. I remained two weeks and was automatically supplied with fresh linens halfway through. When there was a problem with the wireless, Marylyn addressed it immediately.

The biggest disadvantage was the neighborhood. Because Marylyn's street is located between and parallel to two commercial streets, her little neighborhood wasn't as nice as many of the surrounding ones, but this was not show stopper for me. It's just that some guests might expect something a little nicer. The people I met and chatted with in the neighborhood would friendly enough and I appreciate the rich racial mix of the residents there.