This was my first ever airbnb experience and it turned out amazing and even more than I expected. Not only did I stay in a building and apartment with character, to experience real Brooklyn life, but my hostess Marilyn was a famous calypso singer ("back in the day"!). So the bonus was that I have stayed with a Caribbean super-star!
Really comfy bed, crisp bed linen, fluffy white towels, good size fridge, super clean bathroom next door and the whole apartment has a relaxing feel with low lighting and a radio station quietly playing in the background. Woken up by birds singing in the tree outside the window. It really is a Cozy Corner in every sense.
But all credit has to go to my host who was gracious and welcoming (when I arrived late at 02:15), friendly, charming, always had time for a chat in the evenings, and had the best smile ever! The location is absolutely superb and an easy journey to/from Newark airport with just a one-block walk from New York Penn Station to the Q-train at 34th Street/Herald Square. In two days I explored many parts of Manhattan as well as Coney Island, Brighton Beach and Prospect Park. I cannot imagine wanting to stay anywhere else if I visit NYC again and I fully agree with all other previous positive reviews. Thank you so much, Marilyn, you are the best!