Our first time using Airbnb and it was a wonderful success. A beautifully appointed and nicely sized(read: LARGE) apartment in a transitioning neighborhood in Brooklyn- very diverse bunch. It is not a congested area, comfortable and quaint. Everyone we met was friendly. Our hosts were always available and allowed us to check out early. Sergei was friendly and welcoming upon our arrival.

The apartment is also very conveniently located- approx 15-20 minutes to Manhattan on the A Express(Can be up to 30 minutes depending on destination and transfers- plan accordingly, especially on Sundays when trains are NOTORIOUSLY SLOW).

We would ABSOLUTELY stay in Renee's apartment again. Wonderful location, great price, very accommodating hosts, really a great experience.

Tips:
-Stop by Ms. Dahlia's on Nostrand- a quaint little shop with amazing Chicken & Waffles and delicious cucumber lemonade(BRING CASH!).

- Stock up on groceries and save money. The gentleman at the corner shop was so polite and thanked us numerous times for coming in.

- We ordered delivery from The Spot & Nice Pizza. Both took more than an hour to deliver, probably closer to an hour and a half. The food was good, but order early if you're hungry.

- If you want to take a cab to Brooklyn, get inside the cab AND THEN tell them where you're going. If the driver claims he/she does not go to Brooklyn, tell them that both 311 and the NYC Taxi Commissioner say they do. (great tip from a friendly New Yorker).