Like the listing says, the room is small, but it comes with much more than you’d expect. There are two sizable cabinets, a TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, an AC unit/fan, and plenty of hooks to hang clothes on. Plus the bed is comfortable. The room and the shared bathroom were clean, and the water pressure is good.
The bedroom does smell significantly like cigarette smoke. It’s nowhere near casino levels of smokiness, but it hit me every time I walked in. I kept the fan running 24/7 which made it more bearable. Probably a guest smoked in the room once, and now the smell is impossible to completely remove, which is unfortunate for Antonio.
Speaking of Antonio, he was an excellent host! He responded to messages within minutes and was eager to assist with recommendations, directions, etc.
Do note that while the location is convenient for getting to JFK, it is not really convenient for getting to Manhattan. Trips to or from manhattan could take anywhere from 40-100 minutes depending on where you’re going and the time. On weekends the J train doesn’t run to the area, but there are alternatives.
In summary, the location isn’t great for visiting manhattan, and the room smelled a little like cigarettes, but the accommodations are more than comfortable, Antonio is a great host, and the price is fantastic!