I took my 16yr old untraveled nephew to Brooklyn. I didn’t want him to stay in amongst tourists and I don’t think he did too. His first trip overseas in a plane had me a little nervous but I needed not to worry. Brooklyn was absolutely the right choice. Safe and culturally accessible, rich and vibrant. I agonised over where to stay. It took me a week or more to choose. Shelley’s place was perfect as soon as we walked in. The welcome the following morning was very sweet, the extra touches in the fridge and elsewhere in the apartment was good reason alone for superhosts status. The decor and quality of the earthy tones made us feel right at home. Chic and practical. And being chilled when the mercury rises to 40degrees you might think impossible! The apartment, on account of unbearable heat was our sanctuary and rest. Perfect! As it was clean with lovely welcoming surprises in the fridge, washing facilities at no extra cost and Nespresso each morning. The only one thing Shelley asked of us; to be at home and to treat it as it were our own. To me that’s Five star hosting and what Airbnb should be all about. So, would we return? I’d move in! Shelley, thank you.