Dawns place is exactly as described & she is very kind. She checked in on me when I arrived, which was very nice. Overall I would select Dawn's home if I were in the area again. Read below to learn why.....
There are a few steps to walk down before entering the apartment, but they were easy to navigate as there is a sturdy handrail. There is a slight step down into the apartment and a slight step up into the main studio space. I like to note that in reviews in case you travel with someone who has a physical or visual disability.
The queen size bed was comfy and there were tons of pillows. The futon easily converts to a bed & can fit two average size adults or 3 kid small kids. Only my 10 year old daughter who is 5 feet tall slept there. I Iayed next to her until she fell asleep and we both fit comfortably.
Everything was clean and there were more than enough towels, wash clothes, toilet paper, bath soap, & garbage bags. She was kind to provide water, snacks & breakfast items. It was espcially nice to see sandwich meat, Nesquik drinks, & items to make pbj as they were perfect for my young daughter. There was also coffee & tea available as well as some seasonings. We especially enjoyed having breakfast at the table, which was beautifully set.
Dawn was very responsive to my texts when I asked about the heat. Since we were out when communicating about the heat she asked permission to go into the space to adjust the heaters for us. When we came back it was nice and toasty.
There is a Target close by so I was able to get other breakfast items & toiletries I forgot to pack.
The street she lives on is quiet & the house has a motion sensored light which is great for security. Parking is a challenge after 6 pm & even more so after 11 pm, but that's NY for you. Always read the signs. In that area the parking signs can be very different on opposite sides of the street. For example, on one street the sign read no parking from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm for street cleaning. On the opposite side (where I was about to park) the sign read no parking from 3 am to 6 am. Just be ware.
As always know your surroundings & don't leave valuables in your car. I did notice a man walking the street in the area looking into cars so use universal precautions & common sense when traveling.