My wife and I were in NYC for a couple of weeks in September. It was the first time for both of us to the city and we wanted to stay in Brooklyn but be close to Manhattan.

Clinton Hill/Fort Greene is a fantastic neighbourhood – close to public transport, plenty of great restaurants/cafes and quite pretty. The flea and farmers markets are a must visit. We were originally thinking about staying in Williamsburg or Park Slope but I don’t think we could’ve chosen a better spot in the end.

The apartment is spacious and comfortable. The queen size bed is very pleasant to sleep on and there is plenty of cupboard space for clothes and luggage. Although we didn’t eat at home very often, the kitchen is well equipped with good quality cookware and dining ware. Having movies and television shows to watch on demand (Netflix and HBO Go) was perfect for a lazy afternoon.

David was very helpful, friendly and responsive. He had some great advice and tips, both for general matters and also for some specific situations that arose during our holiday. Staying at David’s apartment was the ideal introduction to using Airbnb.