Check-in time was 3p, at 3:15p we still did not receive any check-in instructions until we called Vrbo and they were able to get a hold of the host which then provided us with the door codes. No other instructions. While on the phone with Vrbo we asked if they could ask the host for a 2hr later check-out (12p instead of 10am) and the host said it would cost an extra fee, which we declined. The street parking was by permit only. We did find parking around the corner not too far. The neighborhood looked run down but it was Newark. Everyone we encounter was friendly. There are 3 flights of stairs which were narrow and steep and not taken very good care of. The apartment itself was very clean. Would of given it 5 stars if it wasn't for the following: paint splatter all over the new hardwood floors, the toilet was not fully secured (rocked back and forth), the couch in the livingroom appeared to be broken in the middle, the chair in the livingroom was completely stained. The blinds in the livingroom were broken, bent, and some missing. There were lots of little things but I do have to say it was VERY CLEAN. Lots of eating choices all within very short walking distances. Went to the Jet game, eaay walk to the train station and easy travel to and from. Overall a good experience, definitely nothing fancy. If your looking for a luxurious apartment, this isnt it. Just found it strange that the most obvious things were not fixed/taken care of.