I stayed 10 days at Biren's house but haven't got the chance to meet him since he was travelling. I met his brother MJ who was always very nice, caring and helpful to me! Other positive points: the house is super clean, well furnished and hot during the winter!!

However, I don't think that their mother is really enjoying the Airbnb guests in her house. I didn't feel welcomed when I arrived: she REALLY emphasized the fact that I was not supposed to use her kitchen, that I will not have a key for my room (situation with which I didn't feel so much confortable. I was not enjoying the fact that she was going in when I was not there)... So I didn't felt at home: never used the kitchen nor stayed in the living room.

Also when I left, I didn't appreciate at all the fact that when I asked her to call me if I had forgotten one of my things in the room (since I would still be in NY), she simply responded "No, I won't. You're not supposed to forget anything." I hope I haven't forgotten a thing then...

In other words, I liked staying there because it was warmy I liked my room and it was super cleaned. MJ was very nice!! But I didn't appreciate the way the mother treated me a few times.
So I recommand the house but only for travellers that aren't staying for a long time. Not being able to cook is definitly complicated for a long stay.