We had a great stay at Shanda's place. The place is as described. It's nicely decorated and the main bedroom is big. The second bedroom is smaller but fine too. The kitchen is big but as others have pointed out it could use a small dining table for 4 as at the moment there is only the bar top or tall table for 2 to eat at. But otherwise it's great. Location is good at about 8-10 mins walk to Franklin station (see below as to why there) and then about 15 minutes to DUMBO or 25 to Financial District of Manhattan.
We didn't meet Shanda but she was very responsive to any questions.
Bergen street is a nice street. The neighbourhood is very colourful - there is everything from nice streets like Bergen street, to more run down parts with homeless people etc. But that's Brooklyn - it's real, it's not as saccharin as Manhattan. We really enjoyed our stay and found it a refreshing change from staying in a hotel on Manhattan. One piece of advice - the walk from Nostrand Avenue station is not very pleasant. Instead, turn left out of the house and walk up Franklin Avenue instead to Franklin station which is a much more pleasant walk.
Final advice - Tom's Restaurant is a walk from the house and is the best diner for brunch.