Laurence is a very welcoming, friendly, and engaging host. He manages to strike the perfect balance between easy-going and attentive to every detail (and his coffee is amazing!). Communication was prompt and easy both before and during our stay. The room is at the back of the apartment and very clean and quiet. It's large, with a reading chair, desk, plenty of surface space to set things on, and a mini-fridge. There is a window AC unit which kept the room nice and cool, even though we arrived during a bad heat wave. The building is on a quiet, tree-lined street, a very short walk to Prospect Park and a subway stop. Starting at the next block are busier streets with plenty of restaurants and most everything else someone would need. I would highly recommend! (bonus if you get to hear him playing the piano—that was a lovely accompaniment to our visit!)