Location location location. Jaclyn's place is steps from Bedford Ave, a bustling area in the middle of trendy Williamsburg. The house is clean, simple and quiet. Bedroom and bathroom are nice, plus the living room is great to chill out in and watch TV.
I didn't meet Jaclyn as she was away, but host Mattie was normal and friendly. He was happy to engage in conversation if desired, but otherwise stayed out of the way. Jaclyn provided a long list of suggestions relating to the neighborhood prior to my arrival, which was courteous and helpful.
The L subway line is a 5 minute walk from the house and from there it's a 5-10 minute ride across the river into lower Manhattan. The Williamsburg Bridge is also a 5-minute walk from the house, then a leisurely 20 minute stroll across the East River into lower Manhattan. I highly recommend doing this.
Bedford Ave is a safe area lined with excellent bars, restaurants, delis, specialty shops, bakeries, etc. Anna's pizza next to the subway is fabulous, as is the Red Bowl Asian cuisine and Martha's country bakery. It would take a month's stay to make a dent in the many food places available. The area is the "real" New York, as locals enjoy it, not a tourist area.
I got to experience the best of both worlds -- an authentic NYC neighborhood, yet easy access to everything the city has to offer. For the price, location and experience, jaclyn's place is a steal. I tend to be picky when it comes to quality of places I stay at and I would stay here again. I recommend this to anyone visiting NYC.