This was my first time using Airbnb, and it worked out exactly as I had hoped. Brooklyn Heights was my childhood neighborhood, and this trip was to introduce my sons (ages 10 and 11) to both Brooklyn Heights and Manhattan. I used Airbnb to try to save money on accommodations and defer those savings to experiences (restaurants, musicals, museums, etc.). Mario's room was exactly as described, and his warmth as a host was accurately reflected in the many reviews I read here before booking the room. Our daily schedule was typically along these lines: We would awaken at 7:30 or 8:00 each morning, then each shower/dress for the day. There is a fantastic bagel shop for breakfast directly across the street, and we would eat there after I started a load of laundry conveniently located in the basement of Mario's brownstone. I would time the completion of breakfast with the completion of the laundry, fold the clothes, run back up to the room and then we would depart for the day. During our 5 day stay, Mario was always in his quarters (well separated from ours) each morning until after we left for the city around 10 a.m. One block over is a beautiful promenade deck that overlooks the NY skyline. We would follow this deck and make our way to the walk-over access of the Brooklyn Bridge. After the 1 mile traverse of the bridge, we were in Manhattan for the day. I planned each day with different events from that launching point. We went to the 9/11 Memorial, Times Square both at day and at night, walked 5th Avenue, visited Chinatown and Little Italy, walked the Highline, visited Central Park, visited museums, say School of Rock the musical on Broadway, ate way too delicious NY food and so much more. We mostly got around by walking and using the subway (subway access is also very close to Mario's apartment, and I found that Apple Maps on my phone was perfect for turn by turn directions both walking and using public transit). Mario was extremely helpful when asked for specific information either in person or by text, and went out of his way to ensure our comfort. The best example of this was his offering for us to stay an additional night when it became clear that our return home was going to be greatly disrupted when Delta cancelled 3000 flights this weekend due to bad weather in the southeast! We loved this trip, and I recommend this large room and living area to your family as home base when you visit Brooklyn and NYC.