This was my first Airbnb experience. I was in New York for a vacation and wanted to see as much of New York City as possible. I chose an Airbnb place in Brooklyn to save money on hotels. I also purchased an unlimited ride Metrocard and rode the subway every day. The property is exactly as described. You basically have a studio flat to yourself, with your own entrance, which is well-equipped and has a double bed, cooker and shower. The location is a walkable distance to the nearest subway stops (10-15 minutes to Avenue I or Bay Parkway). Rose is a great host and will go out of her way to help you. She picked me up from the 20 Avenue subway stop on the first night, showed me round the local neighbourhood and was keen to make sure everything was ok. She also has an excellent knowledge of Brooklyn and is clearly passionate about the area in which she lives. If you want to stay in Brooklyn, sightsee in Brooklyn, or spend most of your time in Brooklyn then this property is a good choice. If on the other hand you want to spend most of your time sightseeing in Manhattan it is possible to do so but you need to consider the trade off between money saved and time spent. It takes about an hour on the subway into central Manhattan. This is doable but it does add up over time. So keep this in mind if you are only in New York for a short stay. You should also be aware that the subway tends to change routes and do construction work etc on evenings and weekends so this could impact on your travel plans. If you are only interested in sightseeing in Manhattan or your time is tighter than your budget then I would perhaps consider something more centrally located. Thanks to Rose for being such a kind and accommodating host. I will use Airbnb again.