Lily's place is awesome. If you are not from NYC, you may not know but this kitchen and backyard are phenomenal for Brooklyn. It is a safe neighborhood with tons to walk to. There are so many thoughtful touches, brand new little bottles of hot sauce, ketchup etc. The shower is huge and there is plenty of storage for your belongings. The only downside of my trip is that I spent the whole time working like a dog and apartment hunting. The internet is super fast and the place is so clean with thoughtful touches. I have never lived below a host before, it was nice because I felt I could reach out if needed. There is a private entrance so we (sadly) never ran into each other! Overall great stay.