Alison's home is beautifully located in Williamsburg. If you are the running type, you are right down the street from the Williamsburg Bridge which you can run across to Manhattan. If running isn't your jam, the subway is literally around the corner. The block your on is active and full of life. On hot days, residents untap the fire hydrants so children can play in the spray. It's hard not to fall in love with the neighborhood, its texture and the flavor of its people.
As for Alison's home, it has everything you need. The bed is comfortable and the air conditioner in the room works surprisingly well. The room is small; it can accommodate one traveler well. Two may be a squeeze but you should spend most your time outside of the apartment anyway. And Alison is responsive to any questions seemingly at all times. The point is, you're in good hands.