Julie's place is a great value for the location and space. The apartment, which we had to ourselves, was the perfect base camp for exploring Brooklyn and beyond. It is literally a five minute walk to the 2/3 trains, and there are plenty of buses near her place. Don't miss Riverdel (a vegan cheese shop with excellent sandwiches) and the Brooklyn Museum!
One thing to note: If you aren't used to city noises, make sure to bring earplugs for sleeping. I live in a city and still found them to be beneficial.