I didn't get to meet Oates, he was out of town during my stay and his roomate was also gone so I actually had the whole house to myself! Oates' friend who lives down the road was there to greet me and give me the key so I had no problem getting in. Nice guy!

It is an old house, a little creaky, but nice enough, and it is in an up-coming neighborhood, very close to the wonderful Prospect Park. There good restaurants and a great market close by and it feels pretty safe. The subway is close by and it was super easy to get into Manhattan, the express train gets you to Times Square in just 5 stops and is really quick.

The room is definitely cozy (read small) and if the roomate was there you will need to share the bathroom. But given the value for money (where else can you stay for $60/night), I have no complaints