Martin was a fantastic host! He'd cleaned the whole place top to bottom right before I arrived, had put gorgeous sunflowers in the room, and was always happy to give advice/directions about the area (i.e. Brooklyn Flea Market, vintage shops), have a friendly chat, or even rush out straight away to get a new lightbulb for my room when it blew out. His housemate is lovely too - I highly recommend saying "yes" to any invitations up to the rooftop of an evening. The view is stunning!

I felt very safe in the area as a solo female traveller, and Martin's place is in a great location. Just a few blocks from the subway getting you straight into Manhattan or further into Brooklyn, and WIlliamsburg is a delight of shops, quirkiness, cafes, good coffee, and sunshine.

Highly recommend!