Since Andrea lives on the west coast, all our communication was electronic. We were able to get into the apartment with no problems with her clear instructions. It's a bright, cheerful, and clean space. It was definitely a comfortable refuge from the concrete jungle. We didn't spend much time in the neighborhood except for visits to the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden which are both great destinations. Having a subway stop nearby made traveling around the city very convenient. We stayed for 7 days, and I wish it was longer!