Pros: Michelle’s place in Brooklyn is good value, especially if you’re travelling in a group of 4. It’s also very spacious for New York standards. It’s easy to find and easy to check in. It’s also peaceful at night time so makes for good sleeping. She also has air conditioning which works well and quickly. She has tea bags and coffee on offer which is a nice touch (although no kettle so difficult to make tea).
Cons: location is so-so, the area isn’t as nice as other parts of Brooklyn, and it isn’t super close to any restaurants, cafes or a train station. The fold out bed is extremely uncomfortable, and you can feel the springs and the bar in the sofa through the mattress. I would not recommend this for 4 people for any longer than one or two nights. The floors are creaky which means light stepping at night time, but that’s ok.