We loved our stay at Merine's! Merine was such a lovely host: our communication leading up to our stay was smooth and prompt, and she was there to greet us upon arrival and made sure we had everything we needed. the beds were comfortable, and rooms were a great size. The bathroom had toiletries, plenty of towels, and a skylight. We came at a time of year where it was freezing at night, but a bit warm during the day, but it was easy to warm or chill the space as needed by opening or closing windows, using AC and/or ceiling fans. The kitchen was small, but well equipped. One thing I will note: the bathroom, while on the same floor, can only be accessed through the main hall of the building - we were totally fine with this, but others may not be.
Merine provided a list of restaurant recommendations, but we also found a bunch of great bars and restaurants by just exploring the immediate area. It was an easy walk to two different subway stations, leading to a few different lines: we were able to get in and out of Manhattan easily, and travelling to Williamsburg and downtown Brooklyn was a breeze.
Would highly recommend Merine's place, and will likely book with her again in the future!