Staying with Finola is what AirBnB is all about and why I'll choose it every time over a hotel. I would say staying with Finola was like a home away from home, but it was even better than our home! Despite arriving just after midnight, Finola was there to greet us with a warm welcome. The apartment is sparkling clean and beautifully decorated and Finola had left a basket of treats and welcome card for us, along with treats and toys for our baby girl. The bed was super comfortable, excellent shower and the towels were incredible! Fast wifi and well stocked with interesting books and DVDs. Park Slope is a beautiful neighbourhood. It was our first time to New York and we are so happy we didn't stay in Manhattan. At the end of each sightseeing day, we were eager to be back in Park Slope. We liked nearby Prospect Park more than Central Park! There is a Smorgasburg food truck festival held there every Sunday too. All around Finola's place are incredible cafes, pubs, bakeries, bagel shops, restaurants and the essentials like grocery stores, pharmacies etc. Just a short walk to the F train and you're on your way into Manhattan, very easy! We particularly loved Russo's for pre-prepared Italian meals we could have at "home" and we also enjoyed the Double Windsor pub for beers and burgers. Muse cafe, a very short walk away, had delicious smoothies and omelettes. A very child friendly neighbourhood, we felt right at home with our baby amongst all the other strollers! Finola is the ultimate host, thank you doesn't even begin to cover how amazing she made our first experience of New York.