We stayed 9 days at Chao's and the room was very good. And the bathroom is a very comfortable plus!
Even thought we haven't seen our host very much, because we usually had different timings from his ones, he was very responsive and friendly. We loved a lot Frank (the cat), always inclined to welcome you and get cuddles.
The area was nice and very characteristic. Contrary to Manhattan, where you can find the bright and financial face of NY, Brooklyn has a big soul! It's a feeling you can not describe by words, but you can feel it clearly.