I had a good stay at Carol's place. The common area was very clean, the other guests were very friendly, and the location is in a great place in Brooklyn. The locks are digital, which is really cool. But they're a bit of a pain to manage. Carol was very responsive when I had an issue figuring out the lock. There are many local eateries to choose from and NYC is a short walk/trainride/bikeride away. I would stay here again and recommend it to solo travelers looking for a place to crash for the night or a short stay.