Tom is a great host and this building is charming, quiet and delightful. Red Hook is a kooky neighborhood. It's kind of out of the way as far as "life in brooklyn" is concerned. I live in brookly and rented his place in order to have a quiet birthday weekend. My friends all commented on the "where the hell are we factor." But, if you know how to move around or have a car, no problem. There are stores and bars and restaurants withing walking distance. I walked to Cobble hill for a lovely brunch at Buttermilk Channel. It's not a pretty walk but a very populated and fancy brooklyn neighborhood is technicallly walking distance away. I went for the quiet and the tub. There was a problem with the hot water and Tom came over right away and handled it. He was wonerful and generous, allowing me to linger on check-out day because there wasn't another renter coming in. I can's say enough good things. I'm definitely going back. Thanks, Tom!