Great trip had by all. Fantastic host who made us feel very welcome and was quick and informative in all correspondence before and during trip. Apartment is in a street near to great local bars and restaurants and on a tree lined street, which is so quiet at night so you get great sleep. F subway station was just off end of the street, which gave us an easy 30 min max trip to the city, so consider Carroll Gardens as an alternative to staying in Manhattan, especially using weekly metro card.
Apartment is as described but felt bigger and we all had our own space. Downstairs floor has good size twin room to front and very large twin room to rear, with adjoining laundry which is great. A large bathroom with walk in shower is between these rooms. Everything we needed e.g. toilet roll,detergent,spices,guidebooks was provided. Upstairs is large open living/dining/kitchen space with sofa bed, plus another shower room. The outside space was added bonus and place to cool off after hot day in city.
We cannot recommend enough as area has so much going on. Check out Brooklyn too as so many good things to do there. Felt like home from home. Thanks Angus and family