Stephen's apartment in Brooklyn was our best New York decision ever. Great apartment, fantastic area, very good connection also to Manhattan, incredibly nice host - perfect.
Brooklyn Heights with its beautiful homes is not as crowded as Manhattan, but still has nice cafes, pubs, shops, the In-district of Dumbo is within walking distance, as well as the panoramic route along the East River - which offers the best views of the Manhattan skyline.
Tip: Use the city bikes, then you are at the river in 5 minutes and at the Brooklyn Bridge in 10 minutes. Visit the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, choose Chocolate Chocolate Chunk - and enjoy the sunset on the East River.
The apartment is nicely furnished, also suitable for a four-person family with 2 children, enjoy breakfast in the backyard.
Stephan is unbelievably helpful - and also responds very quickly and competently via massager. And he has many insider tips.....
We will gladly come back!