Maria's place is a wonderful cozy oasis proximate to the beach (you can take the D train to Coney Island easily, or connect to the Q which will take you to Brighton Beach). It's a ground level unit (beneath Maria's home) on a quaint street that looks out onto lovely garden - complete with flowers and patio furniture to spend a couple nice nights out of the city. I spent two nights there and was very happy.
A few other details: self-check in and check-out were super easy, the place is sparkling clean, there's a big fridge with a Brita jug and water, Snapple and beer (we were please to find this), and a coffee machine (with coffee and tea in the cabinet!).
Yes, it's worth calling out that it was especially nice to have a kitchen stocked with utensils and fixings like salt so could prepare a simple meal and eat it out in the garden. The place also has a grill that guests are welcome to use. Also, Maria's husband showed me a few things in the patio and was super helpful and welcoming.
One last thing I must add - the highlight of my time at Marias was a sweet little bonus : a cat that was nursing her two kittens out in the garden the whole time. Just the icing on the cake! I highly recommend Maria's place for a quaint and affordable getaway.