Short story: Amazing host. Great apartment. Best part of New York.

Long(er) story: After having stayed in Manhattan for 5 hectic nights, we were welcomed by an oasis of serenity in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. If you're visiting New York for more than just a couple of nights, I would recommend staying out here. The community is super nice with great bars, eats, and people in general -- and Manhattan is only a short ferry/train ride away (recommend taking the ferry for a most excellent view of the city).

Eleonora was the perfect host -- helpful, social, and with excellent pumpkin carving skills :) She also has the cutest little pug, and thanks to the amazing invention of doors, you don't have to worry about him rummaging through your stuff.

All in all, a great stay and nothing to complain about.

PS. You want to try out the honey spiced chicken with waffles (yes, waffles with chicken) at the Sweet Chick restaurant nearby. The Lobster Joint (2min walk from the apartment) is also super swell!