Sheila was an amazing host. As soon as we booked her apartment she sent a very informative email detailing everything and anything we would need for our stay. It was very helpful while we were planning our trip and during our stay. Even with the 12 hour time difference Sheila was easy to get a hold of when I needed to ask her questions. She was also very accommodating. When we arrived before our check in time she was kind enough to let us up a little early so we weren't walking around Brooklyn with 2 large suitcases. The apartment isn't super fancy but we loved the cozy lived in feel. It was exactly what we wanted for our authentic trip to NYC. The neighborhood was great, overall clean, not too noisy and I never felt unsafe. We found Mia's Bakery on Smith St and fell in love. We ate there almost every day before venturing off into the city. The apartment is centrally located which made using the subway very simple. We had an amazing trip. I would stay at Sheila's place again if I ever get the chance to make it back!