Monica was brilliant. I needed just one night before flying out from NYC, and i'd left it late to organise (too busy enjoying my first big apple trip). Monica got back to me really quickly and maintained clear, quick comms throughout, and organised key pickup while she was at work. Actually bumped into each other in her street - had a very nice chat. Didn't see her beyond that, but that was enough to confirm - if the emails weren't enough - that i was dealing with a top-drawer host.
The room was clean and BIG (enough for a spot of bad yoga) - with sink and fridge. Warm Brooklyn arvo with sun flooding in. Fan came in handy.
Great info in a guest folder - apartment tips, local shops etc. - not the usual advertising guff, but hand crafted!
And the park! bedroom looked out onto the lovely Prospect Park. Perfect for my morning run.
Subway v v close, which is great if you're on a budget and have lots of luggage, like me.
Building has seen better days, but after a week in a Times Square hotel it was a relief to get a bit of normal. Neighbours were friendly enough, and a seven year old coming home from school told me all about her field trip and how they all screamed cos it was such fun!
When i woke to leave for JFK i found detailed subway-airtrain instructions left along with a map Monica had printed and marked up while i was out the previous night. Blimey! Beyond the call, that...
Thanks again Monica!