Karen and her husband were great hosts. They responded to my messages promptly and made accommodations on short notice. They have a small dog that barks sometimes during the day, but it was not aggressive and was not an issue at all for me. I was able to drop my bags at their place before check-in time. Their apartment is in a convenient location, a short walk to the L/M trains and to several restaurants nearby. Their place was also clean, comfortable, had AC, and they provide bathroom amenities and even a cereal dispenser. Would recommend for anyone who wants to explore Brooklyn.