The location was superb--tons of places to eat and parks within walking distance. Also, the subway was close and convenient for going into Manhattan or visiting Coney Island (we did both).
Julia's apartment was cozy and fit our needs nicely. She is a laid-back hostess who made the entire experience simple and stress-free. We have two young children, and staying here worked well. I could see it being even better for kids who are a little bit older (over 5 years), but we had no problems whatsoever.