Maria's place was only a few blocks from the subway line, and close to trendy St Mark's Place. Maria and her family were kind and helpful whenever we interacted (I really appreciated the subway directions!) and it was thoughtful to provide coffee and towels for guests. The bed was HUGE and comfy. This is a great option for anyone who's looking for a nice, clean place to stay in New York--expect a bit of street noise at night, but that's hard to avoid entirely. I'd stay again :)