My college aged daughter and I stayed for 2 nights. The living area was bright, white and clean...very inviting! Mary and Josh were delightful and very welcoming. There were little xtras, muffins, milk, eggs, coffee, shampoo, conditioner...much needed maps, etc. to make our stay comfortable. Both Mary and Josh offered suggestions on the subway, driving and restaurants. One small glitch is, when we booked, we entered "private home/non-sharing with 2 beds" into the search engine. When we arrived there was only one bed, and the brownstone shared with Mary and Josh and their 2 children. The living area in located on the top (3rd floor). The stairs creaked a little which made us feel uncomfortable about possibly disturbing the family. It was not what we signed up for but it worked out. Josh and Mary set up a an really nice air mattress in the living room to provide the 2nd bed. If you are a couple /or couple plus one and do not mind sharing a place it is ideal for you. It is also close to the subway system which is another plus! If you stay with Mary and Josh you will not be disappointed.