If you're looking for a place in the Bed-Stuy or Clinton Hill area, Crystal's place is fantastic. A short walk from the G line, a slightly longer walk from the A/C line make it easy to access from JFK or LGA, as well as getting to Manhattan or around Brooklyn.

The apartment itself is in great shape, obviously newly renovated in a classic brownstone. Clean and comfortable. It is a 3rd floor walk-up, so plan to get plenty of steps exercise.

There's a small grocery on the corner if you want to stock the kitchen (and a better one a couple blocks down Bedford if you want more than the basics.) Plenty of decent restaurants in the neighborhood.

We never met Crystal, but she was pleasant and helpful in all our interactions, and allowed us to stay past the listed check-out time. She was slower to respond to a couple of queries than other Airbnb hosts we've dealt with, so give yourself time for a reply.