This might be a long review but it'll be worth it!! I know all the things i searched for when looking for an airbnb so i'd like to help anyone else as well!
The Room: The room is waaay bigger than expected! Two closets to hang clothes if you have anything that wrinkles, plus an iron and a dresser. There's a tv and a couch, and you can connect your phone via bluetooth to play music. The fridge is COLD, some of our drinks froze in the fridge portion- but i'm sure you can turn it down if that bothers you. The bedroom was a bit warmer than the rest of the house, but it wasn't a huge issue. The bathroom is huge, and the toilet has a separate little room so someone can wash up/use the mirror while someone else is using the restroom. The bathtub is DEEP, up to my shoulders sitting down so the water could cover my chest. the jets were very loud so i felt bad using them but it's super cool to have that!! All of the lights have dimming settings you can turn up or down, when we slept we kept a small side lamp turned on the lowest setting for just a little bit of light. Lots of available outlets for whatever you need. The bathroom mirror has AMAZING lighting for getting ready in the big mirror, and there's a full body mirror in the bedroom portion.
Location: LITERALLY right around the corner from cortelyou subway station where you can catch the q train to almost anywhere. our only issue was maintenance on the q train at night so we got a little lost trying to get back but that's our own issue. We ended up taking a different train to Ditmas station, then walking about 15-20 minutes to the house, so still not bad at all. The neighborhood is so sweet and safe feeling. we even walked some blocks to a nearby 7/11 for some cheap late night microwave dinners and drinks for the fridge around 11pm. Also some cats outside in the yard or neighborhood, and lots of people walking dogs. The flowers out front attract some bees which we were warned about, but it really wasn't bothersome we only saw 3 or 4 bees.
Hosts: We were greeted kindly every morning when we left the house! and whenever we had questions someone was quick to answer. They do also have two older kids who we saw on occasion. There's also a cat in the house who's very friendly and very loud. If that's not something you're used to, or if you're allergic consider that. She left toys outside our room sometimes, and would meow until we played with her. Absolutely beautiful cat!
Nearby food we tried:
Sunset Bagel- a few blocks away. the BEST coffee. and a cool juice bar with lots of options of fruits and vegetables. they have tofu cream cheese as well for nondairy. and lots of different flavored cream cheeses and bagels. as well as wraps, fries, onion rings, and some other things we didn't try.
George's- a little pricey but worth it. about a 10 minute walk from the house. BIG portions. We did a breakfast omelet and a cheese burger for lunch and both were delicious. The nachos are a great appetizer for a whole table!
Catskills Bagel- CLOSE ! it's on the way between the house and the subway station. It wasn't as good as sunset bagel, but we'd go back for something quick and on the way. They also have lots of cookies and pastries and such.
Dunkin' donuts is also right on the way to the subway station if you want something easy and familiar.