This was a great location for my friends who live nearby and for getting into the city. The space itself is great--a large anteroom with television and a cozy bedroom. Each door has a lock if you want privacy--I think you get a room key but I never used (or tried) it. Staying here was a true Airbnb experience--it is someone's house, and I felt like I was visiting an aunt. Christmas decorations were going up so there was a lot going on but everyone was very friendly and responsive--really very much like family! The rest of the place is chockfull of furniture, pictures, memorabilia--it's someone's house after all. It also has lots of plants, which was nice. I also found my rooms very clean and not dusty, which can be tough in NY. There was no second lodger and the person living there was out for much of my stay so it felt very private.
If you want to go into the city or if you take the train to the place (as I did), I would recommend the 9th Street/4th Ave stop--it's about the same distance as the Prospect Ave stop but for some reason just felt easier to get to. Also it has both the F and the R in case one has track changes. Lots of restaurants and shops on Fifth and Seventh Aves.