We really enjoyed staying at Gary's apartment. The facilities were good - plenty of clean good quality towels provided, as well as coffee/tea, shampoo/body wash in the bathroom. The bed was very comfy and clean. Plates, cutlery, glasses are provided so you can bring snacks/takeaway food home and eat in - there is a small toaster oven and microwave for heating things up, which can be very handy, as well as a small fridge-freezer. We also appreciated the folder of local tips and information on the history of the house, really interesting!
As mentioned in the listing and other reviews it's in the basement of Gary's family home but private with it's own door - your bathroom is next door to the room in the hall and there is a laundry/sink area which is shared with the rest of the house. However, considering this set up it is extremely private. The family live above in the rest of the house and are very respectful of your space and privacy, and only occasionally visit the basement laundry area when they need to put on some laundry. We only saw Gary and family a couple of times but it was a pleasure to catch up with them and have a chat, and Gary was always on hand to answer questions via message. You also have access to the garden which is shared with the house - we didn't use it really but had a look out there and it's a very tranquil space, and we enjoyed meeting the family cat!
This area of Park Slope is a great jumping off point for exploring Manhattan - nearest subway about 4-5 mins stroll and on lines that run 24 hours. You can also use the same line to go down to Coney Island to see the coast/fair if that's of interest! Also within walking distance of Prospect Park which is a great place for walking/jogging/picnics. Gary's area felt like a lovely and diverse community, it felt very safe, and there are lots of local cafes and shops at the bottom of Gary's street so you never go short of food or supplies! Also quite a few characterful pubs/bars in the area such as Barbes and Skylark. Overall we had a great stay in Brooklyn - thank you Gary!