The room was as pictured and clean. I had some issues regarding miscommunications and misunderstandings with the host about the AC, adding a guest to the reservation, laundry, and changing my reservation. These issues factored into my long term rental, but the space would probably work well as a short term lease. The area was very close to Coney Island boardwalk and the beach, but I did not feel the safest (during the day seemed OK), especially since I was alone most of the time having just moved to the city. The room itself felt safe though.