We stayed at Marc's apartment for 14 days/nights and it was generally a good experience. We didn't get to meet Marc as he was away on a work trip but he did get a friend to come help us with check in and provide info on the neighbourhood, so that's very helpful. Marc was also quick to respond whenever we have any questions and very flexible in agreeing to our requests for early and late check in due to our flight timings. We truly appreciate his graciousness. Apartment and amenities- the apartment is big, 2 good sized bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a tub, a living room and a kitchen. The amenities and photos listed by Marc were true to descriptions. We enjoyed the entertainment system at home, often binge watching TV series while we get ready/wind down in the day. The washer and dryer was also very handy as we stayed for 2 weeks and needed to do laundry. The apartment is somewhat dark with little sunlight, but that could be due to the dreary weather we were experiencing during our stay. We cooked a fair bit, Marc's kitchen is fully stocked with the cooking utensils we needed so it's good. The corridor/hallway leading to the apartment is oftentimes drowned in a very weird/unpleasant scent- this is of course no fault of Marc's, but we were often baffled by the smell as we can't identify the source. As I read through previous reviews, I saw someone mentioning that it's cat's scent, not sure if it really is, but if cat's scent bothers you then take note. Location- the apartment is in Brooklyn and is close to 2 subway stations- Parkside Avenue with the Q line (about 2-3 mins walk) and Prospect Park Avenue with the Q and B line (about 5 mins walk). Both Q and B will bring you to different parts of Manhattan in approximately 20-30 mins or so. Q line has scheduled interrupted services every weds onwards with no train to Manhattan at specific timing- be sure to check the info before heading out (I can't remember the exact timing/dates) Having said that, it is important to note that you can hear the train some what loudly in Marc's apartment. It didn't bother us, but if you are a light sleeper, it might bother you. But this could be fixed with a pair of earplugs I think. The entrance of the building faces one of the entrances of Prospect Park, which we appreciated as we love to talk walks in the park. There are a few supermarkets/grocery stores (one of which is a slightly specialised store selling organic products- which is right next to the Prospect Park station) within 5-10 mins walking distance from the apartment which is super convenient as we did cook during our stay. The neighbourhood is very functional with many services available but not necessarily one you'd like to hang out in. As 2 women travelling, we felt generally safe walking home from...