Our stay at Rachel's was great: the house is spacious, bright, spotlessly clean and well furnished; the back garden and the laundry room in the basement are invaluable bonuses. Rachel was a perfect host, respectful of our privacy and space even though she lives upstairs, always willing to accommodate our needs. Keep in mind that one of the three bedrooms has no window and no closet, just a glass door facing the living room and a dresser. The house is very well connected to Manhattan, from the Utica Av. stop with the A train you can reach Downtown in a few stops and with frequent trains. However, keep in mind that the area of the house is residential, without many activities around, and probably at the night, if you come back alone, you will feel more comfortable taking an Uber, at least from the subway station to the house. In any case, I would absolutely recommend Rachel's house to a family or a group of friends.