Pettrina is a great host! We got to meet her and her mother. She quickly told us the house rules and showed us our room. She was always available to answer any questions we had. Lower Manhattan is just 30 mins away from subway 2 train. Train station is right around the corner so that was a huge plus. There are lot of Caribbean and Haitian food option nearby but you can always go to Fulton street or Flatbush to eat other cuisines if you want.