Recommended for the single traveler looking for a better than expected, uncomplicated, and inexpensive stay in an under the radar, hip, up-and-coming multicultural NYC neighborhood. Although I didn't meet the host in person, she did check in with me to see if everything was going well (which was appreciated). Her caretaker actually checked me in and showed me around. The place was outfitted with comfortable, clean bedding and bath towels, a large dresser, chair, mirror, two small fans, and a lock on the bedroom door. The apartment was cooled by a large A/C unit in a kitchen window which wonderfully kept the place cool. The kitchen had all the basics of home: plates, utensils, cups, dish towels, a toaster oven, microwave, large refrigerator/freezer, and twin hot plates. In the living room, there was a sofa and TV, and a work table in case you needed space to do some work or to play cards. The neighborhood had good grocery stores, laundry, restaurants, and hole in the wall pizza and Chinese joints. A quick six minute walk to the G subway station enables you to easily explore more of Brooklyn, or transfer to a Manhattan bound train. Hop on the B43 bus which goes down the street and you can go to Prospect Park or up to Greenpoint.