I live in Manhattan and needed a local get-away so I stayed at Mel's place since I love Ditmas Park and its calm, beautiful neighborhood.
The room is exactly as it looks - calm, restful and spacious. Everything was sparkling clean and thoughtfully provided for - great bath toiletries, a mini-fridge with bottled water and Izze sparkling sodas, NYC guidebooks, maps, and even fluffy robes!
Mel's place is just two houses from the Ox Cart Tavern (best burger I've ever had) and one block to Milk & Honey, a great coffee place. His place is just three blocks (a walk lined with gorgeous old homes) from Cortelyou Road, filled with terrific restaurants and more. And you're just about 1 1/2 blocks from the subway station.
I never met Mel but he was super responsive to my texts. I highly recommend his place!