Melanie has been a great host! Uncomplicated, friendly, and supportive. The apartment and the neighborhood are beautiful, Prospect Park is really close (5 min walking distance), and the beach and Manhattan are not too far away (of course you have to take the subway to get there). I stayed with Melanie for three months and would definitely come back. Note: the bed was very soft and you should like cats if you want to stay with Melanie and her lovely cat.