I absolutely loved my time staying in Gloria's home. Firstly, the bedroom is perfect for a solo travelling looking to explore Brooklyn/NYC, the room was warm and clean, as was the bathroom. Secondly, Bed-Stuy is a lovely area. Gloria's place is a 15 min walk from the closest subway station, with bus routes nearby too. There are many independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants close by, with some really great bookshops (The Word is Change was a personal favourite). Finally, Gloria (and Rascal!) was a wonderful host. She is very warm and friendly, and messaged me to give advice when she heard I had a cold, which was really sweet and much appreciated.
I 100% recommend staying here, and would love to return. Thank you Gloria!