Shera's place runs a little like a hostel with travellers staying in different rooms (I think I counted 5 from memory?!) which was cool if you're looking to meet or bump into like minded people travelling or passing through the city. Check in process was super easy and runs late into the night if you're arriving late. The bathroom works like clockwork when it comes to showering - you book a time slot with a peg on the outside wall and the peg denotes which room you're in. We had a mix up on our first morning and soon realised that showering in the second half of the hour is a no-no, which makes sense on reflection to allow the hot water to heat back up/people to nip to the toilet etc., so just a heads up if anyone makes the same mistake as this wasn't explicitly written down anywhere. The room we stayed in (the suite) was lovely and homely but right next to the train which was very loud when it passed by - bring ear plugs! The bed was very comfy and the room was nice and cool with A/C that had just been installed. Shera makes little nice homely touches throughout the house and instructions manuals are in abundance. There is shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the bathroom for guests to use which was great, and breakfast was always a mixture of cereal/pop tarts/English muffins/eggs/yogurt; it's a grab what you want and clean up after yourself scenario. You don't get charged a cleaning fee for staying here which, as penny pinchers, was ideal for us! I do think the kitchen, especially the fridge, could do with a clean. You get what you pay for, it's an excellent price for NYC and just an over an hour into the city on the subway for $2.75. We didn't have any problems with the area, it's literally a 3 minute walk from the subway to the front door but it wouldn't be an area that's on my list to explore. It's definitely the perfect hub if you're looking for somewhere cheap to sleep with the added benefit of free breakfast! Thanks Shera, we would stay here again.