Malene is a wonderful host who responds to all queries almost immediately. Her home is modern, spotless and super comfortable. Visiting from Australia, it felt quite surreal to be sitting on the street steps on our first night, watching the world go by. Having two bedrooms as well as two bathrooms is a great find. The location in Bed Stuy gives a wonderful feel for the neighbourhood, with plenty of nearby shops, quirky bars and cafes. It's also close to the metro and bus stops, making exploring other parts of New York relatively easy once travel time is factored. We are so happy we decided to explore this side of New York and that we found Malene's "island home" to base ourselves.