It's probably the cheapest place to crash in the East Village, but you do get what you pay for. The pictures make it fairly clear what kind of place this is- however the place is significantly more cluttered and messy in real life. And there are no doors separating the bathroom, the common room/kitchen you sleep in, and Bill, the host's, room, just shower curtains. Bill was respectful about staying quiet and I appreciated that, but you're still very much living on top of each other. It's unavoidable in such a space, and the clutter makes the already small space even a little bit smaller. Also, clean sheets were not provided. Positives: the place is dark and the mattress is actually pretty comfortable. I slept well and with earplugs, Bill's occasional late-night cooking and walking through the space wasn't so bothersome. And if you're on a budget and intent on staying in the East Village area, the price is likely unbeatable.