Yulia is a great host. We have stayed with her 2 months during an internship. She is very helpful and attentive. So, whenever we needed something she was no ready to help, e.g. she offered us to borrow her belongings (tent, blankets) for beach days.
While your room is only for you, you will share the kitchen and bathroom with her. So Yulia is not just your airbnb-host, she (and her little daughter) are your roomies, too. Just beware to get to her kitchen and bathroom, you have to get through a public hallway.
The apartment is close to the L train station, which is going often to manhattan. The neighborhood (Bushwhick) is less gentrified than other parts of Brooklyn. There is a vibrant night life scene close by, but still it’s rather quiet in the apartment.
The only thing that should be improved is the roach/bug issue. We had bugs in the kitchen several times and did not get rid of them. If it is summer and one already has bugs in its kitchen, keeping it super clean is really important to get rid of them. Still, the cleanliness of the kitchen and the bathroom can be improved.
Still, we really enjoyed our stay. The price is still rather low and if you are a considerate person, you will get along with Yulia pretty well. So despite of the roaches, we enjoyed our stay.