I wholeheartedly recommend staying with Seth. He is a really great host and the room and bathroom are spacious, neat and utterly comfortable. Friendly conversation, very good tips, coffee, tea and breakfast were all included. The house itself is lovely to stay in, especially if, like me, you happen to love books ;). Bushwick is a little gem, not gentrified beyond recognition but safe and connected really well to Manhattan (or downtown Brooklyn which has much to offer). Ask Seth where to go for: good coffee, cheesecake, jazz or a good dinner! All to be found nearby.