I would compare the experience like visiting your little brother in his first college apartment with his buddies! Pros and cons below:
Pros:
-Is the location amazing? I don't think it could be better! I mean, a 15min train ride to Manhattan.
-What about the neighborhood? Felt very safe, everything a stone throw away, day and night. (Drew had great pointers for you.)
-THE BEDS! They are soooo comfortable, they almost make up for other things that were not perfect.
-Water pressure? Amazing! The bathroom is old, but it does what it needs to do.
Cons:
-Is it like in the pictures? Sadly not anymore. Please keep in mind it is an old apartment building, and this unit has not had a facelift in ages, so it is and looks old.
-Could it be cleaner? Yes, a vacuum cleaner could probably solve this quickly, but we didn't see any bugs or critters, which can happen in apartment buildings. The counters and stove are kept clean.
-Drew is a smart, funny and open host. He is super helpful and likes to chat and share ideas. We unfortunately had an issue one night, where he came in very late and woke us up with music and an active popcorn machine. I think this could be easily fixed with Bluetooth earphones and another kind of snacks. He did move to his room after I got up, he seemed to have somehow forgotten we were there.
-My friend believes she met Cherri one morning, but I didn't so I can't say. I have to agree with other reviews that it doesn't feel like 2 people live there, but at the same time, who am I to judge on that! There is not too may personal items around the shared space, so it could also be seen as a plus.
All in all, we had a great trip, felt safe, was in an amazing location and slept well. It's a great budget option, reminds me of traveling with my backpack in my early 20s. Would return on my own if I again just really need a place to be sleeping in for 8hrs and eat every meal out around the city. Would not return with my partner for a quiet vacation with some lounging around and cooking food ourselves. Again, think about your little brother's first college apartment!