This was genuinely a perfect place for what I was looking for, especially as a solo traveler. It is simple, clean, and has everything you need. I was in town for a work trip and stumbled on Jamie and Steven's place as it was so close to my office and everywhere I needed to be during the trip. Its a bit small, but again... I don't need much more than a bed and a shower, and this place definitely provided even more than simply that.
The back patio was really great to have, as it gave you some privacy, yet a place to unwind after a long day/enjoy the warm summer nights. You don't have the entire place to yourself, but you do have a lot of privacy. I only saw the other guest once, but he was super respectful and quite a good time to talk to. Although, by the end of my trip I was the only guest staying there. But even with other guests, you have complete privacy. There is a shared bathroom downstairs and a shared kitchen upstairs. The bathroom was stocked with everything you might need, which is always super appreciated by a frequent traveler like myself. I didn't personally use the kitchen much, aside from filling up my water bottle, but it seemed like they had everything you would need to cook meals comfortably, etc.
The hosts have a super adorable cat named Harold who is fluffy and kind as can be (I love cats, so any place with a cat has a place in my heart haha). He is super friendly (duh, we love cats!!!) and who doesn't love a nice furry friend on their trip???
It's incredibly easy to get around the city when staying here. The property is located honestly steps away from the G train (Myrtle-Willoughby station) - which was so convenient to get absolutely anywhere. And Lyfts/Ubers were also readily available and never too expensive (although, keep in mind I am coming from Los Angeles where everything costs an arm, a leg, and a sacrificial lamb). During my trip, I spent time all over Brooklyn, Manhattan, and even made a trip to Yankee Stadium (go Mets!!!) - it was all super easy and I was able to simply hop on the G train and then go from there.
The Bed-Stuy neighborhood that the spot is situated in is really great and very walkable. The street itself is very residential and quiet, which was really nice, but also steps away from restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc. for when you wanted to get out, explore, etc. Overall it just felt like a great area, cool vibe, and safe.
As far as the hosts go - they were phenomenal! I am a female in my late 20s, and staying in AirBnB's in a big city by yourself can sometimes be intimidating or daunting, just due to safety considerations, etc. However, I just have to say that Steven did an excellent job at making me feel comfortable from start to finish and never once did I worry about a thing during my stay. Jamie and Steven were great and so accommodating. They were super communicative throughout the booking process as well as with the check in. Check in was super simple and easy, I let Steven know when I would be arriving, and he sent me a really great and super detailed video that explained everything I needed to know for my self-check in/the duration of my stay. They definitely do a great job at giving their guests space and privacy, which I totally appreciated. But I also got a couple of really good conversations in with Steven - who was honestly so kind, easy to talk to, and just an enjoyable individual!
The day prior to my departure, I touched base with Steven to see if there were any specific check out instructions to keep in mind (note: there weren't, just standard check out procedures, which is also always appreciated). He even offered to let me do a late check out if I needed/wanted it, which I totally would have taken him up on to get some more time to explore Brooklyn, but I had a 12pm flight which meant taking off to the airport a good bit earlier that morning.
Even after checking out, I felt that Jamie and Steven were super great with their communication. They responded super quickly any time I would message them before or during my stay and were incredibly attentive, while simultaneously respectful.
Overall, this was a great place with great hosts, which made for a (you guessed it...) GREAT experience. I will definitely be recommending this place to friends visiting New York and can even more confidently say that I will definitely be returning for my next trip out there.
Thanks again to Jamie & Steven. You guys were absolutely wonderful and I appreciated everything about my stay so much.
And to prospective guests, book it now! You can't get a better deal in the area, especially not for what you're getting out of it.