Samara's home is a lovely oasis. Everything was clean and organized and I had everything I needed to be comfortable. Most importantly, the house has a wonderful style and personality that brought out my best, bravest, and most creative self. All my interactions with Samara felt authentic and warm -- it felt like I was a family friend coming to stay. Deserie, who lives upstairs, was available by phone or in person to help whenever any questions or needs came up. Though the subway is a bit of a walk, it's nice that the house is between two stations for the Q, 5, and 2, so there are plenty of options to get where you need to go. Also, I think the quality of the house is worth the distance from Manhattan, especially because it's possible to walk or bike to Prospect park, and there are so many lovely areas to hang out all around there. Overall, fantastic experience! I highly recommend!