I loved my time at Barbara's place. I travelled to NY for a solo trip to find inspiration and recharge, which can be difficult in a place like NYC. From the first moment on, Barbara made me feel right at home. The space is incredibly quiet (virtually no traffic noise), really spacious and beautifully decorated. In the morning, Barbara made the most delicious coffee and it just felt like a really relaxed, at home atmosphere. As a solo traveller it's important for me to feel safe, and to have a place where you can relax after a long day, all of this was a given at Barbara's place. The bed was very comfy and I slept great! There's a lovely cafe just round the corner which does the most amazing sandwiches and quickly became my go-to breakfast place. There's also plenty of shops around, and its super close to the L train which takes you to other parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan within 20 minutes. I personally preferred the walk to the L train station over the walk from the J train station which is a bit further away (sometimes google maps will suggest the J train, and travelling alone I found the L train felt safer) but that's just my personal preference. Barbara is an amazing and kind host, and I cannot recommend her and her place enough. I'll definitely be staying again when I'm in NY and the place is free. Thanks Barbara!