• airbnb:
photos and descriptions of the airbnb were accurate. all amenities, such as the laundry in-unit and ac were easily accessible for guests’ usage. my absolute favorite was the marshall's speakers!! carlos's place was definitely my kind of aesthetic, so i truly enjoyed my stay.
• communication:
check-in and check-out went very smoothly, as carlos was very clear about their instructions. throughout our interaction, carlos was very accommodating, chill, flexible, and responsive to my concerns and requests. despite their situation with having limited reception, carlos went above and beyond by informing about their situation prior to my check-in time and preparing ahead on how i would reach out to them, should i encounter any potential issues. in one situation, i encountered a mice issue. this was a frightening experience, as i had no experience of properly getting rid of mice. at that time, i was already informed that carlos would be out of town. carlos was generous enough to provide their neighbor's contact information, who was conveniently located downstairs. thankfully, the issue was immediately resolved. carlos was very empathetic about my situation, so they were kind enough to provide additional offers. overall, this demonstrates carlos's ability to be understanding, as well as solve problems in a timely and professional manner for their guests, which was much appreciated.
• location:
M line via Central Ave station was conveniently located five minutes away by walking distance from the airbnb. J line was about ten minutes by walking distance, but guests can easily transfer to there from the M line, as well.
traveling from the airbnb to Manhattan was doable, but still inconvenient, especially during the weekends, when the M line had limited hours. Traveling around Brooklyn, particularly to Dumbo district, was also complicated, as I still needed to make transfers.
personally, i felt unsafe in the Bushwick area, especially during the night time, as the airbnb was located in a compact, unlit, suburban area, so do expect surrounding noises, such as sirens and drunk passerby.
this was just my personal preference, but also good to note for future guests!
• overall:
if i was visiting brooklyn again, i would definitely choose to stay at carlos's airbnb! during my interaction with the host, carlos remained very positive, which was enough to convince me that my stay at this airbnb would be comfortable and stress-free. if this aligns with your expectations in an airbnb, i highly recommend to make a reservation here!
thank you for sharing your space, carlos!