Heavenly! The old mansion is lovely, with lots of period decor - parquet floor, lots of aged wood & stained glass. The subway and all sorts of great neighborhood places (grocery stores, restaurants, nail salons) are within a few blocks. The Brooklyn Museum of Art and the Botanic Garden are no more than a 15-minute walk away. Checking in was very easy, and I was made to feel welcomed from the first moment. The kitchen is the only part of the house that is not of the time period - it's amazing: recently updated, spacious, light-filled, great surfaces for cooking and baking. The house is really lovely - a charming environment that feels safe, comfortable, and homey. There's even a yard in front with shade trees - a rarity in Brooklyn. Although there is a family upstairs and a housemate on the same floor, the house is so solid and everyone so thoughtful that it is serenely quiet. Melissa's place was perfect!