Mei IS the incredibly warm, friendly,, thoughtful, and fascinating host as described by the countless terrific reviews of past guests who like me had the pleasure of her hospitality.
I arrived late yet Mei waited for me way past her bedtime. The room was very comfortable and clean (tempurpedic pillows and mattress made for an incredibly good night sleep). Right adjacent to it, I had access to a bathroom that was pretty much reserved for my own use.
The neighborhood, Caroll Gardens, is in one of those storied sections of Brooklyn filled with beautifully restored brownstones on streets lined with trees.
There is a main business street nearby with stores, restaurants (Abilene at 3rd Place and Court serves food until 11 PM for the weary hungry traveler... drinks until 4 AM:)), bars, and coffee places. The F train station is only five to ten minutes away.
I went for a run around Prospect Park, a mere mile and a half from Mei’s house through tony the Park and South Slope neighborhoods.
All in all a first visit to Brooklyn to remember thanks to the terrific hospitality of my host Mei.