I stayed at Maxine's place for two nights after flying into JFK. The space is unique and super charming! The two beds are twins (I'd misinterpreted "double bedroom" as being a "double bed, which in Germany means a bigger bed haha) but very comfortable. Maxine is lovely and very kind--she even provided extra towels after only one night. The area is quiet and nice. It's easy to get to Manhattan from Maxine's place--bus to train--but it does take about an hour and a half. The room is an attic space and honestly super cool--the ceilings have quirky angles and the bath suggests a comfortable seated shower. It was nice to have a private bath attached to the room! Overall, this is an excellent value for money and a good option for travel stopovers.