This was my first airbnb experience, and it will certainly be a hard one to top! It was my first time living in New York, and I was filling in a 2-week gap between the start of my internship and the start of my student housing program. Dave not only provided a clean, quality apartment to stay in, but also made my transition to New York a very smooth one. My room was super spacious and the A/C worked like a dream. The kitchen and living room were equally as great, but my favorite feature was the beautiful back patio/ garden- something you definitely won't find a lot in the city! The apartment was also a nice short walk from the L train, which I took daily to get to my new job. If you want, you can even walk through a local park to get to the subway, and you'll experience people of all ages enjoying the basketball and volleyball courts, dog park, and playground. The neighborhood is always lively and friendly, and features a wealth of culture. Above all though, Dave is an absolutely terrific host who is easy going and always ready to lend a helping hand. I had such little knowledge of how to use the subway or even where to go in the city, but Dave taught me all about navigating around town and about all the good local spots to eat at. Since I didn't know anybody in Brooklyn upon moving in, Dave and Julian always invited me to tag along whenever they were meeting up with friends or hanging out. Whether we were eating dinner on the patio, celebrating memorial day by grilling out with friends in the backyard, or enjoying some of Bushwick's best pizza at Roberta's, Dave and Julian always went out of their way to be inclusive. I even got my hair cut at Julian's salon (which I highly recommend as well). This was hands down a superb welcome to New York; I enjoyed my stay, and I definitely plan on keeping in touch and visiting whenever I can!