My wife and daughter had a great stay at Renée’s place in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn. The apartment was as described -- well-lit, well-heated, bedroom and bathroom are a (relatively) good size. My friends from Brooklyn who we were visiting commented that it was a good-sized, clean, reasonably-priced apartment -- and I figure they know Brooklyn apartments better than I do. The apartment is also near to a grocery store and other corner stores, as well as some cafes and restaurants. Parking on the street was a bit crowded, but there was only one time over the entire weekend that we couldn't find a spot on her street. But what impressed me the most, and what earned the 5-star review, was Renée’s communication.
Renée was fantastic with communication throughout the the entire process. Further, she was great in responding to two issues -- the first being a door lock needing repair (this was not for the main entrance; we greatly appreciated how quickly she responded to this) and the second being her bringing up towels when she realized an insufficient amount had been left. She was courteous, professional, and very helpful.
There are plenty of great spaces on Airbnb -- there are not always great hosts. Renée was a great host and I'd recommend staying with her if you're looking for a spot to stay in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood and the other details of the apartment fit the bill.