Magrethe and Stein's place is spin and span in terms of cleanliness, almost hotel level clean. But with some personal touches that make it a really great place to relax after a long day with the TV and a bottle of wine from the adorable wine store around the corner, not to mention the jacuzzi bath! The view from the roof deck is amazing, and Greenpoint itself is such a wonderful neighborhood. Such great food and coffee and so gorgeous. I took the ferry to midtown for work every day, which was a lovely commute that costs the same as the subway (you can also take it to many places along the east side of manhattan and the west side of brooklyn). I know the area well, but Margrethe and Stein provided thorough instructions and recommendations that would be useful to any tourists! Greenpoint as a neighborhood is a bit tucked away — only the G train is nearby, which can be unreliable on weekends — but if you are fine with the ferry, walking, or biking a lot, it's worth it! Despite being in Norway, Margrethe was very responsive and when I needed to stay another night she was immediately accommodating. At one point there was an issue with the pipes in the bathroom sink, which started pouring water onto the floor, but every apartment in NY has it's issues and this has nothing to do with the owner's care taking of the place. The super was very responsive and came to fix it quickly. Overall had a great stay!