it was as I expected, Austin is an awesome host, he picked us up because we get there very late and also offered us some of his food (very delicious, even though I'm not used to spicy food). Even though there are other people in the place, most of the time you won't see them, Gigi was also very nice to us. Great location, plenty of groceries stores, 40 minutes to Manhattan, 20 minutes to Brooklyn Bridge, and 25 minutes walk to Prospect park (I liked more than central park). I always felt secure but we always tried to get home before 9 pm. everything else it's just as described, I totally recommended the place.