This is my first time using Airbnb and my first time to New York so was a bit apprehensive about using this service but it turned out to be a very pleasant experience!

I stayed at Anthony's Crown Heights apartment for 6 nights of this month Aug 2011 and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. I dealt mainly with Gary who was a godsend. Upon my arrival, he gave me a host of events to visit during my stay. Got to see the awesome Alvin Ailey dancers perform for free - Thanks for the heads up Gary!!

The room was lovely with a enormous double bed, a fridge and I had my own bathroom. There is a kitchenette with a microwave for heating up things.

The apartment is on a lovely tree lined street and is located around a 7 mins walk from the subway station and it was only 20 mins into the heart of Manhattan. The amenities in the area were good, Franklin Avenue became my second home for amazing smoothies and health juices! The Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park are not too far away either!

I would definitely recommend staying in Brooklyn, Manhattan is overpriced and overrated in my humble opinion and it would be nice if the guide books gave Brooklyn the credit it is due!! When I am next in New York I will be contact Anthony and Gary to stay at their place again! Thank you both for a lovely introduction to the joys of Brooklyn and New York!!