Maia is a wonderful host—a super clear, super quick, and considerate communicator who was always ready to answer any question. We really appreciated her responsiveness. The apartment is small but cozy and arranged smartly so that it seems larger than it is. It was perfect for our family of three. The bedroom is generously sized and accommodated our travel crib without feeling crowded. We cooked every morning and several evenings and the kitchen was equipped with the basics we needed. Our toddler loved playing the piano and looking out the window at the busy Brooklyn street life. There was always plenty of hot water (and great water pressure) in the bathroom. It’s clear this is someone’s actual home, which we appreciated. It does not have that sterile feeling of so many Airbnb spots. I especially loved being surrounded by books that reflected a real person’s taste and history. The location is fantastic, too. A short walk to the train, but also perfect for exploring Brooklyn on foot—we walked to Prospect Park, Fort Greene, Carrol Gardens, Boerum Hill, and Downtown Brooklyn from the apartment. There’s also a fantastic playground a block away, which is such an asset if you’re traveling with kids. Lots of great food options abound and there’s a well stocked bodega on the corner for milk, eggs, etc. Overall it was reasonably quiet at night, but there were a few times that the bar downstairs was pretty loud late into the night—our toddler sleeps through anything, but I’d bring earplugs just in case you’re sensitive to noise. That was our only minor ding, which has nothing to do with the wonderful apartment itself or Maia’s excellent hosting—toward the end of our trip we experienced an unfortunate family emergency and Maia went above and beyond to help us extend our stay. She helped ease a terrible situation—it’s people like Maia that set the Airbnb experience apart. We would definitely stay again. Thank you so much, Maia!