We loved staying at Sheila's place. She gave us a fantastic list of nearby restaurants and shops to check out, was wonderfully communicative before, during, and after the trip, and even called TimeWarner for us when the internet wasn't working (and got it fixed immediately!). Her apartment was very clean, including the bathroom, and had all the kitchen amenities we could ask for.

We felt safe and relaxed both in the apartment and in the surrounding neighborhood, which was full of friendly people. The closest subway stop was just a few minutes' walk away and got us almost everywhere we wanted to go in Brooklyn and Manhattan; the next closest stop in DT Brooklyn got us everywhere else.

I whole-heartedly endorse staying at Sheila's! It felt like we were Brooklynites ourselves, living in the coolest neighborhood for a few days. We'd definitely stay there again.