We stayed for two weeks in Irena's house in Park Slope. We found it comfortable, spacious and family friendly. It was as described in the listing, and communication with the host was efficient. The locality is great -- vibrant and safe with lots of restaurants, supermarkets and other interesting shops. We used only the subway in Grand Army Plaza, about ten minutes walk away. With one change you can get an express train into the heart of Manhattan. But Brooklyn has so much to offer, some days we just didn't want to leave -- the Botanic Gardens, Prospect Park and Brooklyn Museum are some of the reasons why it doesn't feel necessary to go to Manhattan to enjoy the richness of life and culture in NYC.
Highly recommended.