Guillermo’s place is exactly as described. It’s clean, warm, spacious and ideal for exploring the city without paying ridiculous Manhattan price tags. The apartment is not in the heart of Williamsburg, more on the outskirts but it’s only 5 mins into Williamsburg and 15 into Manhattan on the subway (the nearest station is a few minutes walk).
The area looks a little shady when you first arrive but we had no issues at all. There is a pizza place and other takeouts, grocery stores and a couple bars all near the subway station.
Guillermo was very responsive and provided us with all the info we needed in plenty of time. He also gave us phone numbers in case we needed them.
The apartment is lovely and spacious and the bathroom and kitchen were spotless. It was freezing when we visited and the apartment was always lovely and warm. The only notes I would make is that the blinds in the apartment aren’t very thick so if you are a light sleeper you may want to take a sleep mask. Also, there isn’t really any storage space for you clothes. It’s fine if you’re there for a week (like is) but might be a bit of an issue for people staying longer.
All in all it is a great base to explore the city and I would definitely stay again on my next trip to New York.