I loved Alyssa's place. It's very unique, colorful, and homey. Alyssa is a great host. She made an effort to make me feel like home, and also gave us great recommendations. Check in process was smooth and all the instructions were clear. The surrounding area is very quiet and safe. We had no issues walking around from the metro station to the apartment at 3am. There are two metro station close to the apartment (10 min walk) that will take you to Manhattan in about 20-30 minutes. There's a lot of great shops and restaurants near the apartment. I will definitely be staying again on my next trip to Brooklyn.