Alison's place is a little small, and the building is showing its age, but a stay at Alison's apartment is a nice window into the sometimes bohemian, sometimes rough-around-the-edges South Williamsburg neighborhood. There's an odd blend of Latino convenience stores, Jewish synagogues, and hipster cafés (Align Coffee & Crepes being one example) that you would only find around this part of Brooklyn.
The apartment is decorated with an Eastern Spiritualism theme, and each prayer book, sage bundle, or trinket adds a lot of heart to the place.
The room is "cozy" and a bit sparse, and the house rules emphasize an expectation of tranquility and privacy. So, if you're looking for a decidedly non-hotel experience, you're not planning on staying in the apartment too much, and you're willing to respect the house rules, this place could make for a unique and charming stay in a slightly less hyped part of Brooklyn.