This was my first time using airbnb and what an amazing experience!! Christina truly couldn't have been a better host!! She's one of those people who makes you feel comfortable and at home the instant you meet her and yet she also reads people really well and gives you as much personal space as you need. One of my concerns about B & Bs has always been "am I going to have some privacy and will I feel uncomfortable staying with someone I don't know?" Christina made it a pleasure and I honestly didn't want to leave.

Her loft, in addition to being beautiful and clean, is perfectly set up. The guest bedroom is at the front of the unit as you come in the door and the master bedroom is at the far end. So if you come in late, you don't feel like you're making a disturbance. This is no small thing when you're staying with someone. The bedroom, itself, is roomy and charming (the whole loft is super charming!!) and there's lots of closet space as well as places to plug in your iphone and computer, etc. There's also a good wifi connection which is great when you're travelling and don't have a local data plan. The bed was really comfortable with lovely linens and I slept like a baby! I don't often have a sleep that good in hotels!

The bathroom is modern with a good shower and it's ultra clean. Christina -- a master at the little touches -- has left a supply of products in the cabinet over the sink for you if you've forgotten something and provides two shelves for you to put out your own stuff so you don't have to be living out of a travel kit.

The location is brilliant! You're an easy, easy walk to Bedford subway stn on the L line. And there are literally dozens of great cafes, bars, restaurants, markets, etc. within a couple of blocks in all directions. You could spend all your time in Williamsburg and not get tired of it, but if you want to get into the city, you're just one subway stop across the river. I recommend getting the 7 day MetroCard for $31 even if you'll be there less than a week -- it makes travel around the city effortless and is well worth the price.

What more can I say? It was everything I hoped for and more. Oh, right, Winky the cat who has all the personality of a dog. I just got home and I miss my little buddy already. Even if you're not technically a "cat person" (I'm more of a dog person really), Winky is one of a kind! You'll love him and he'll love you.