New York was our last stop on our 10-week trip across the US so we were looking for a quiet place to stay, where we could not only sleep but also work. The Canarsie apartment seemed like a good choice, with two bedrooms, a spacious living room and a kitchen. Also we didn't have a car, so we needed a place close to public transportation.
Bertus let us arrive earlier and leave later than we were expected to. We're very grateful for it, because our flight was late in the evening and otherwise we would have to wait at the airport for hours.
The area is safe, although if you're not used to big cities you will need some time to adjust to the distances. To go to Manhattan you'll need to walk about 10 minutes to the nearest bus stop, take a bus (another 10 minutes) and subway train. It takes around 1,5 hours to get to Manhattan, so don't be surprised.
Generally the apartment met our expectations. It wasn't all that we expected, but it wasn't that bad either. There was a wi-fi, a flat screen tv and air conditioning in every room. There was no hair dryer and a toaster. Except for that, everything was fine.