There were pros and cons to this Airbnb. I was here for a month, looking for a place with easy access to Manhattan with amenities for a long stay.
Pros: The apartment is in an ideal location for travel to Manhattan. The L line is right down the street and it only takes one stop to get to 1st Ave in Manhattan. It’s also located at the heart of Williamsburg, so if you’re looking to explore this area, it’s great; there are a lot of shops, places to eat, and activities. In the apartment there is a washer/dryer which was nice. Since Sandra wasn’t there, whenever a guest moved out, someone came and cleaned the common areas so it was relatively clean. My bedroom (middle) was cozy and had a nice big closet, dresser, desk, and TV. Sandra is nice and responds quickly. She tried to make sure I was comfortable for my stay.
Cons: the apartment is a very small one located in the basement. The kitchen is more of a kitchenette, which I was disappointed in since I was there for an extended stay. There isn’t very much space to cook and the cookware is old. I ended up traveling home for the weekends to meal prep…not so much of an issue if you’re there for a shorter stay, I guess. The bathroom is also really small and the water alternates from hot to cold without you adjusting the settings. The apartment can get really hot, especially in the bedroom I had. Sandra made an attempt to adjust the heat settings when I spoke to her, but it was still uncomfortably hot in there. Finally, there was a high turnover rate for the other two bedrooms. Most people only stay for a few days, so it was a little weird to have someone new in the apartment with you every couple of days. Sandra was good at informing me when new guests arrived, but I was still a little concerned as guests were from all parts of the country as well as international.
Overall, the place worked for the month, but I’m not sure I would stay again. It’s better for a short stay.