Shelley has an awesome energy -- she possesses a great sense of calm and made us feel instantly welcome in her space. Communication with Shelley was always prompt both pre-booking and during our stay. As a host, she was available via text to answer any and all questions we had about navigating our way through the neighbourhood, the city, and the apartment. Even though she lives in the same building, she gave us our privacy, allowing us to claim ownership of the space for the duration of our stay. The apartment itself was immaculate and the pictures posted on-line are a more than accurate representation of the space. What you see is exactly what you get. What you cannot see is just how quiet and relaxing the space is. The street does not get much foot traffic, and the kitchen/living area gets a lot of light, so you forget that you are staying just below ground level. We were equipped with all the essential wares for cooking a great breakfast and having our homemade tea and coffee before setting out for the day. We drove into town around 5pm and free-overnight street parking was readily available. Although, I'd recommend using the transit while in town, as securing a spot on Shelley's street after dark proved a bit more challenging. Our visit took place end of summer during an extreme heat wave, and though the space was naturally cool and we brought an extra fan, we did struggle to keep comfortable. Accessing transit was a quick 5-10 minute walk to bus and/or subway. We were a 30 - 60 min transit and/or car ride away from various prominent Brooklyn neighbourhoods and lower Manhattan. As Shelley explicitly states in her posting, you are signing up for an authentic New York experience. Flatbush feels like a neighbourhood where people live and work, so if you are looking for the buzz of a tourist-filled metropolis, you might want to stay a bit closer to Brooklyn's downtown core or Manhattan. But, if you want a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle, Shelley has the perfect place.