This is the first time I have booked a stay in someone’s apartment, however I was relieved to find the apartment clean and comfortable. Maria is a kind host and communication was excellent. I was very disappointed, however, to detect a faint smell of smoke, then extremely surprised to see a ‘smoking prohibited’ sign in the bedroom! I chose the room based on the description of ‘non-smoking’. The room itself has a desk and storage space which are useful and Maria had kindly left some toiletries for me to use. I did find the room dark; there are 2 lamps but one bulb flickers when switched on- I feel this should be rectified before renting the room.
Overall, a comfortable stay and the apartment is in a good location to explore Williamsburg, but I would not stay again based on the reasons above.