I stayed with Joelle for two months while I was in NYC for work. It was a fantastic experience. The apartment itself is huge. Joelle primarily occupied the top floor, leaving the lower floor (comprising the bedroom and large lounge) to me. I've stayed in NYC several times over the years and I've never had that much space anywhere else! The eat-in kitchen and bathroom are shared on the upper level. The kitchen does everything a kitchen should and the bathroom is clean and functional. Most importantly, Joelle is a lovely host. She's friendly and interested but without being in the slightest bit overbearing. We got along really well and became friends. She gave me some great tips for the local area and introduced me to a fantastic local (sort of!) specialty drink - the michelada - great for a steamy summer's day. Williamsburg itself is lively and entertaining. This is a great place to stay while you're in NYC and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Joelle and her place to anyone coming to the city.