I stayed with Jacques for a month while looking for permanent lodging in New York and he was very welcoming and accommodating while I found my way in the city. We would have dinner together a couple times a week, and share stories of our travels or talk about whatever was going on. Very interesting individual to spend time with and an exceptional conversationalist. The location was great, right above a station of the G train and walking distance to almost everything (Brooklyn museum, shops/restaurants, and Manhattan isn't that far of a walk either over the Williamsburg bridge). I would stay here again and recommend it for anyone passing through.