We loved having the chance to stay in one of the iconic brownstones of Brooklyn, in the most conveniently located place imaginable. The bed was cozy, and the room well-appointed.
I only had two things that took away from our stay: the cleanliness and the lack of security. The room was surface cleaned, but seemed like it could use a good scrubbing and airing. The shared bathroom smelled strongly of urine, and I kept having to put the seat down because the other guests (!) were men. Throughout our 5-night stay, I contemplated giving both rooms a thorough cleaning.
I wish I'd been clearer that I would be staying in a guest house with multiple unknown people, and that we had been provided a key to our bedroom, as it was left unsecured when we were not there. If I had been staying alone, as a woman that would have felt unsafe.
That said, Kathleen was incredibly responsive to all communication, let me check in late when plans changed, and had a lovely home. I would love to see her get some help with cleaning that huge place!