Alia was a great host! She let us know we could check in a little earlier since she knew we were coming into town that morning. She met us as the place and showed us around and gave us advice on how to get around / where to go. Not much to see or do right around the place, but it's a great jumping off point to explore Brooklyn and Manhattan. Walking distance (4 blocks/10min walk) to cool shops/restaurants/museums of the large Jewish community on Kingston Ave in Crown Heights. Be advised many of these places are closed on Saturday. Easy walk to subway to get to Prospect Park/5th Ave Brooklyn with tons of shopping & restaurants. Keep going and you are in lower Manhattan Took uber from Lower East Side and it was less than $20. This was a perfect place to use as a base to see Brooklyn/Lower Manhattan if you need 2 beds & small kitchen.