Martha's place is in a prime location as it is just a 15 min walk from the subway station. I know it is way uptown, but the subway will take you to Manhattan within 20 minutes. The neighborhood is pretty nice, quiet and most importantly safe (matters a lot, if you are travelling alone). There are many grocery stores and delis close to the house. The room provided to the guest is not very spacious but I was alone so it was plenty for me. Martha provides the guests with the basic needs like bed sheets, pillows, towels, shampoos. If you are travelling during summers, she even provides you with a fan in the room which is pretty effective. Just a heads up, the bathroom is really tiny. May be I am the only one surprised by that. You are allowed to cook in the kitchen which is a great way to save a few extra bucks. Above all, she is an amazing host, very helpful, really sweet and quite sincere. She makes sure that the guests feel at home.