This was my first experience with Airbnb and it was fantastic. Ten out of ten, A plus, five gold stars! First, the location is great; round 2 corner streets is the Subway and one can take the G train (then E or 7 train) to midtown in about 35 minutes. Round the other corner street to the house there is a Family Dollar store and a Deli for shopping. It is a safe neighbourhood, and quiet too. The room faces the back (looking into the back yard) so it's even more quiet. The room is very spacious, lots of closet space, very comfortable bed with side lamps, extra bedding if necessary (though it wasn't necessary. I was there in Jan for 3 weeks and the house was always toasty warm), clean bathroom (the whole place is very clean) with great shower (and bathtub). The kitchen has all the amenities for cooking and there are some condiments that one can use. If you're lucky (like I was), you may get to taste Ray's cooking! :)
I didn't go out (I was transfixed to the huge HD TV with Amazon & Netflix so I binge watched several shows), so I can't talk about bars/restaurants/nightlife. But like I said, it's a safe neighbourhood so I'm sure bar hopping won't be a problem.
As hosts, Ray & Melissa are the most gracious wonderful people you'll get to meet. They are helpful, kind, generous, lovely people. I miss them already.