In my experience Airbnb can be very hit and miss... But Laura's pad was definitely a BIG hit! Mine was a very last minute booking but she accommodated me quickly and kindly. The apartment is surprisingly spacious- high ceilings, independent air con and heat, heaps of light and you get use of the garden from your own door, which is fab for after a day's exploring. It's a garden apartment - I've stayed in smaller studios to be honest! The layout is superb too so that lounge, kitchen and bathroom are situated in-between the two bedrooms- honestly I thought Laura had moved out twice ;-) Kindly she'll share her work schedule with you, which is mostly evening shifts so more often than not you can cook your own meal in the swanky kitchen, have a leisurely bath in luxury and retire to your room to give Laura space later when she likes to cook after work. The only negative is there can be noise - it is Brooklyn which is New York's renovation nabe, but it's nothing ear plugs won't shut out and you'll get that anywhere in the area. For me a real plus was the proximity to three subway lines: the J is 2 blocks away with good grocery stores nearby (even some organic) and a great launderette (Laura will advise you happily). The M is about the same distance in the other direction with a good deli and pizza plus a couple of nice bars for when you get back from Manhattan (the Bushwick Public House - great Wifi, cocktails and alternative music, or Juno - a stylish Brooklyn bar/restaurant). My 'find' was to use the B38 bus on Dekalb (1 block L/R and use your Metrocard like on the subway) to get to the L train. Honestly I'd recommend taking more than just a few days at Laura's if you can - you'll be into Manhattan fast and easily and in a choice of ways, then feel super homey and relaxed when you return. Don't miss out on this place if you're looking for a quality apartment - I suspect it's a rare find for NYC shared accommodation and it nails the spirit of Airbnb in my opinion. Thank you Laura for a lovely time.