I stayed at Thalia's place for a whole month, and I loved every single minute of it! I can honestly say you'll be hard pressed to find a host as warm, communicative, and accommodating as Thalia, or a place as comfortable and clean as her home. From the very beginning, Thalia responded almost immediately to any questions I had about her place, and made sure that there was clear communication on the date/time I'd be arriving so she'd be there to meet me. You immediately feel at home in her place, from her warm demeanor and her welcome snacks in the room to her adorable Maine Coon.

The apartment is a 3-bedroom apartment, two of which Thalia rents out. The room itself is spacious, with a bed (SO incredibly comfy!), closet, desk, bureau, and an additional rack. There's an AC in the room. You share the kitchen, bathroom, and living room.

You also will probably have a very hard time finding such a clean and well-cared-for apartment elsewhere. Especially in New York, it felt like coming home to an oasis each day, both in terms of cleanliness and comfort. Thalia has super helpful notes/labels around the house that helps ease you in to living in a new place - labels like where the recycle/trash is and the location of the "communal" food space vs. your own personal space, and kind reminders to give others a heads up if you'll be in the bathroom for an extended period of time. It takes a while to get used to being in any new place, and Thalia has done a phenomenal job of helping you get into the swing of things quickly. This is particularly true in terms of living with other people sharing common spaces and being courteous of one another. Nearly all Airbnb places in NYC are private rooms in shared apartments, but Thalia goes above and beyond to make this an arrangement everyone can genuinely enjoy.

The neighborhood itself is quite safe. As a female traveling alone, that's always one of the first things I notice, but there was never a time when I felt unsafe, even when I'd come home from work or visiting friends pretty late (anytime between 11pm to 2am).

Her place is 7 minutes away from the Q/B train, which takes you into Manhattan in 30 minutes. It's also about a 10 min walk from the 2 and 5.
Prospect Park is also less only 7 minutes away, perfect for runners or just anyone who loves to get away into nature for a while! There's a laundromat, pharmacy, takeout restaurants, and deli right across the street.

Without a doubt, I would absolutely love to stay at her place again. I cannot recommend her place enough. Thalia was tremendously kind and such a fun, engaging person to talk to, she's got you covered! She's wonderful at giving recommendations on where to go (especially on a budget) and generally helping you have a wonderful experience while you're here.