It was my first time booking an AirBnB and also the first time I’ve traveled alone, especially to a different continent. I’m glad I chose to stay at Tj‘s place. First of all, everything was as described in the listing. The bathroom and the room itself were very clean and despite the bathroom being a shared space, everyone that was there made sure to leave it clean. Secondly, the neighborhood is very welcoming and there is a great sense of community. Theres plenty good supermarkets and delis + restaurants in the area that have a variety of food options. There are plenty of buses and train stations nearby so u can get around Brooklyn VERY quickly. Manhattan is also only a 40 minute train ride away, which feels way shorter. I recommend downloading the Citymapper app so u always know what trains, buses and routes in general to take to get to ur destination as quickly as possible.
This allowed me to see and enjoy more during my 11 days stay than I expected to see. Tj was a great host, I very much keep to myself but when I needed something or had questions Tj was very fast to respond or help me. Her recommendations on things in the neighborhood were spot on and made my stay very smooth.
She also left a little gift bag for me when I left which was very sweet.
I think that’s all that came to my mind but it has been a pleasure staying at Tjs place and if I ever come back or someone I know comes to New York City I will highly recommend to stay in Bedstuy at Tj’s place. (It’s also a very beautiful home from the outside)