We really enjoyed this space, as well as the neighborhood! We were in search of a mellow, convenient neighborhood for a wedding we were attending in Williamsburg. Not only does this location deliver, it's also wonderful seeing the sense of community that surrounds you. If you're in the mood for legit Jamaican and Jewish delicacies, then you're always within two blocks of an answer to that craving.
It's a quick 10 minute walk from the Kingston Ave. subway (15 minutes to Nostrand), a Rite Aid and several pharmacies are right around the corner, and several fantastic restaurants are within a 5-15 minute walk. We didn't park, but noticed free, convenient parking spaces available throughout the day.
While early check-in is not available, we were grateful to receive an electronic code for entry and to have the option to drop off our luggage in the main hall prior to check-in. Check-in and check-out times for this listing had some conflicting times listed across the platform. It appears times were updated at one point, but there were a couple spots that still listed outdated info. All-in-all the owner provided great information for the listing and detailed instructions to prepare guests for their stay.
The room is on the second floor of an old brownstone. It's an older home and shows its age in a few spots, but in my opinion that adds to the charm of the experience. Decor was tasteful and functional. The second bed is basically located in an oversized closet sans door, but provides a semi-private experience and was perfectly comfortable for the guests that used it. We were so happy to have found a room that could accommodate up to four people.
The bathroom for this space is shared with a second room on the floor and located at the end of the hall. For having multiple people share a single bathroom, it was surprisingly convenient to access and met our needs. That said, it IS a shared bathroom and you might not always be able to pick the cleanliness-level of your floor mate. The bathroom's condition was spotless when we arrived, but we had a few small incidents where we had to clean up after the other guest.
On our trip home I noticed we had been charged a fee for having additional guests, which we did not. I'm not sure if this was a system or user error, but, once contacted, the owner was extremely quick to respond and rectify the issue. We're understanding that these things can happen, and were thankful for the quick response.
Overall we were extremely happy with the room meeting our expectations, especially for affordability. The location is convenient, easy to navigate, and offers a little quiet respite with everything you need a couple blocks away. I normally sum it up with "would I stay here again?" and, yes, yes I gladly would.