Waldemar was a wonderful host who is concerned about giving visitors their privacy. We actually became friendly and had some nice conversations. The room is spacious and comfortable, complete with a small terrace and all conveniences such as wireless Internet and cable TV. I slept very well. The apartment is welcoming and in a typical Brooklyn neighborhood with good restaurants within a couple of blocks. I particularly liked Madiba - a famous South African restaurant only 2 blocks away. Brooklyn Flea (market), a new New York institution and a must-do activity on Saturdays with lots of local vendors and food options, is also only 2 blocks away in a different direction. You can easily spend a lot of time around the apartment getting a New York experience without going to Manhattan. And yet, Manhattan was a short subway ride away from a station just a few feet away from the apt. I will definitely return.