I thoroughly enjoyed staying at Caroline's place. The apartment is lovely - bigger than it looks in the photos - and Caroline was a great host. She was very welcoming and was always contactable for any questions I had. There were even beers in the fridge. Greenpoint is a brilliant place to have as a New York base, close to Manhattan but with a small town feel to it. Transport is excellent: 4 stops to Manhattan on the G and L trains. And only 1 stop to Grand Central Station if you walk over the bridge to Long Island City. As has been noted by another reviewer, there can be a bit of traffic noise from McGuinness Blvd nearby. You hear this in the bedroom so I'd bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper. The rest of the flat is surprisingly quiet for New York though. I would definitely recommend staying here. I miss Greenpoint and Huron Street.