Karen's place is wonderful, and the kitchen is truly fully stocked. I was excited to find all utensils, seasoning, pots and pans, and even an electric kettle.
A few notes on the space: though the listing only shows the sofa bed in the common area, there is a real bedroom and queen bed that isn't listed in the total number of beds. It's in the photos, so you should see it! The place is spotless. Very little sound can be heard from upstairs. The patio is very cute and a good place to relax and have a meal. Just beware of wasps and other curious insects, especially in the summer! 😂
The 17 bus is only a block away, though this being next to Canarsie Park, it may take you a while to get to the rest of Brooklyn by transit, so plan accordingly.
Unfortunately there was an issue with the water heater that affected the whole building, including Karen and her family. Nothing we could do about it until National Grid came to fix it, but she was so communicative and so gracious to refund a portion of my stay.
All in all, I highly recommend the spot!