I stayed at Kian's place off and on for about a month while I was in NYC on a business trip. Kian is an amazing host who responds quickly to any questions or needs you might have. Chris, who actually lives in the apartment is a nice, chill, and laid back guy who enjoys cooking.
The apartment itself is beautifully decorated and updated with air conditioning units in the living room and the room you would occupy. There is plenty of closet space, as well as, drawers and shelving for your clothes and other items. I enjoy the fact that the room itself is sparsely decorated so it doesn't feel like you're occupying someone else's room.
As far as food, you are welcome to use the kitchen to cook. Kian left beers, bottles of water and Kit Kat candy which was a wonderful touch. The biggest issue I had with the food situation is that there isn't a grocery store near by, at least not yet. There is a corner store that has a deli if you want to grab sandwiches, salads, beer, etc. Not to mention, other restaurants in the area. There is a new large grocery store on Marcy Ave that should be open in the next few months, which will be a great addition to the neighborhood.
Overall, Bed-Stuy is a little too far for my personal taste since most of my personal and business is in Manhattan. However, I would definitely stay here again because the hosts are wonderful, the price is right, the apartment is gorgeous, and it's extremely comfortable/clean and safe, which are the most important things so the sacrifice of staying a little further out in Brooklyn is worth out.