Staying here allows you to be in a quieter, more natural setting away from the rush of Manhattan. It is still navigable via subway and bus and with some GPS help, we managed that really easily. The area feels safe to me personally and the people in the neighborhood were friendly. Brooklyn is a beautiful area and worth exploring. I feel that people are more down to earth there. The cleanliness level was good for me - I personally am extremely cleanly and I felt this met my expectations. The hosts are friendly and very open to giving advice and suggestions but also keep themselves if you like your space. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here.