David and Janet made me sooo happy that my flight was cancelled! That's right! My flight was cancelled and I was stuck in New York for 3 days (thanks, Southwest), and it was the best thing ever because I found this place. Kismet! Karma! Fate! Whatever tickles your fancy! I love this place so much, I've been agonizing over writing the review because I don't know how to describe how awesome it is, how nurturing to the soul, how I've been thinking about it ever since I left. I wasn't supposed to be there...and I was so happy when Janet immediately responded to my query (sent frantically from a bathroom at La Guardia, the only place where I could charge my dead phone). I was in a bad state - cancelled flight, dead phone, 3 more days I hadn't planned on spending in New York...and suddenly, David and Janet happened. Their home is a work of art. Actually. It's also filled with art. And artistic people. And Fluffy McFluffersons (his name is Mormon). There's a garden on the roof! Its easy to get to by public trans (including from the dreaded La Guardia), within walking distance of shops and Citi Bike stations (you should SO rent a bike and go over the Brooklyn Bridge! David even lent me a sweet Spiderman helmet for the ride) And seriously, when will you ever get the chance again to sleep in a shipping container home in Brooklyn? And they are the nicest couple on the planet. They left food and drinks for me in the fridge and invited me up for meals. They introduced me to their friends. We read poetry. Seriously, book this now. Whatever you were planning on doing in New York, you should do this. Make no plans. Show up, explore, soak it all in. And then if the Airport Gods decide to cancel your flight, then all the better, you can stay LONGER! I'm already thinking of when I can return. Thank you so much, David and Janet. I owe you a poem about your home that's more refined and less gush-y than this review. :-) Also: expect a book from me sometime this winter for your "books by people we know" shelf!