Julia, was as good as it gets when it comes to being a host. She was communicative before and during my stay. Met me at the door at check in providing me with a typewritten document of house rules as well as local amenities and transportation options. Really invaluable if you've neve been to Brooklyn. As for the place itself, it's exactly as advertised. If you have places to go, things to do, and people to meet, this is everything that you need. There are advertising banners all over Dumbo saying, "Brooklyn starts here." That should be amended to include Julia's loft. I've stayed in other places in Brooklyn but always end up hanging out the most in Dumbo. If this is your destination, and I don't know why it wouldn't be, check out Julia's place.