I was travelling alone (middle aged male, quirky) for a conference and a couple of days of picture taking and head 'defraging'. Beverly the property hostess was easy to connect with and always available the few times I needed her (mostly for silly questions :).

I was delighted to find that her place was huge, and possibly even nicer than it looked in the pictures, and located in a great old brownstone.

Bed was comfortable, all the amenities were there.. For my first AirBnB experience, this was exactly what I hoped for... Casual, with a home away from home feel, and MUCH more affordable than a hotel matchbox.

The apartment is one minute's walk from the G subway line, and it's a no brainer to access Manhattan in a number of ways.

Convenience stores etc. were conveniently close :)

Bed was comfy. Kitchen big and great. Even an office area perfect for a little lap top focus.

I know Manhattan well, but this was my first time exploring Brooklyn as well. Note that 'BedStuy' is not a major 'walking' neighbourhood as most of Manhattan is. It's interesting for sure, seeming to be a combination African American/Hasidic Jewish cultural mix, and not 'scary' at all.. just not lined with shops.

All in all, a great hostess, a large comfortable place with a wonderful and slightly NOLA vibe (IMHO) in a very accessible location. Hope to be back to my 'home away from home' soon!