We had a lovely stay at Brooke’s place. Before our arrival, we were in contact with Brooke’s sister, who responded to our messages almost immediately. The place is about 5 minutes walk from various subway stations that take you to Manhattan. There are many little stores where you can buy groceries or try different food at local restaurants. We have not met with Brooke personally but we met her boyfriend, Elias, and he was very friendly! The place is sparkling clean and we were provided towels and extra blanket. The bedroom was a good size for us, since we didn’t have any extra baggage. It got a little cold during the night but there is an electric heater available if that bothers you. The pets were very friendly, especially Ximena! Over all, it is a great value for the price.