Saya & Diego were excellent with communication throughout the booking process and the stay as well. They are such warm, welcoming and friendly people and are proud parents to two gorgeous children. It felt like we were visiting family and we were at ease whenever we interacted with them. It is a 30-minute (about $35 without tip) taxi ride from JFK. The neighborhood is extremely safe and most of all quiet, especially at night. You will notice the unobtrusive presence of the NYPD in the neighborhood and that adds to the sense of safety. There are many areas of interest not too far away and I would particularly recommend making time to visit DUMBO and Park Slope. Diego is a great resource for sightseeing ideas and will readily provide suggestions, do take advantage of that. Since they live a level above, Saya & Diego are always easily available when needed. Now, if you are a very light sleeper you might tend to become aware of the movements above you especially when the kids are running around. It did not affect our sleep and was fine for us but please keep this in mind before you book so that it does not trouble you after you check in. The accommodation is as advertised - clean, airy and with a good amount of sunshine for a basement. It is very recently refurbished hence everything is shiny new. You have your own entrance and thanks to the electronic access, there’s no need for keys. The bed was extremely comfy with clean sheets, comforter & pillows and there also was an abundant supply of towels. The bedroom is spacious, gives you enough room to store your shopping bags and suitcases yet affords ample space to move around and not feel cramped. The wardrobe is large and has a laundry basket, iron and board. The fridge, microwave and coffee machine are very handy appliances and contribute to making your stay comfortable. When we arrived there was a case of drinking water bottles on the fridge, a few travel-sized water bottles in the fridge and a bowl of locally sourced apples welcoming us. The subway is a short walk from the apartment and this is helpful when you're returning from a hectic day out in Manhattan. The 4 train ride to/from Manhattan is super fast and really cuts down travel time. There is a T Mobile store (open daily) at the end of the street and it takes just a few minutes to get a sim card. There are also grocery stores nearby the train station to stock up on supplies. We had engaging conversations when we first met Saya & Diego and on the day they graciously invited us to join them for a barbecue. You can immediately sense how caring and genuine they are and that is the best part of renting this space. After all the research we did before finalizing our stay, we were delighted to learn that we had chosen wisely....