Carlina was a great host. I stayed in two places during my trip to New York. The first three night were up in Harlem with Carlina and then I spent the last two night of my trip on the lower west side with a college friend. Compared to lower Manhattan, this place is definitely much more quiet. If it's important for you to be somewhere quiet to sleep, this a great part of town. Harlem has a bit of a bad reputation, but the neighborhood seemed safe. There's not quite as much to see in the immediate area, but this place is within several yards of a major subway line which made it easy to get around. Highly recommend if you're looking for an inexpensive and quiet place to just crash for the night before getting up to check out more of Manhattan. The room itself has a comfy full size bed and a single bed. Previous reviews mention that it's a tight space, but Carlina rearranged the furniture when we arrived so that everything fits in the room more comfortably. There's also a closet and a TV. The flexible check in and check out times is also great.