We loved staying ay Ellen's studio flat. Ellen was very welcoming, helpful and accommodating as a host; and her flat is lovely. It's perfectly located for exploring Brooklyn/Manhattan since its only a short walk from the L and G trains. There are plenty of bars and good places to eat around in the Williamsburg and Greenpoint area - Ellen kindly recommended a number of places to us. All in all, it was a wonderful place to stay for my first trip to New York!