Great place to stay in the south of Brooklyn.
If you're from out of town and want to experience a part of Brooklyn that isn't Williamsburg or any of that, then this is the place to be.
You'll be in the Brighton Beach area of Brooklyn where there's lots of diversity but you'll definitely get a great Eastern European/Russian feel.
If you fall down and bump your head and get into some sort of accident in the area, Coney Island hospital is across the street so lucky you.
Lots of stores and markets in the area. In fact, quite a few. Some you may have to walk a few minutes (10 minutes more or less) if you want to go to the nearest Stop N Shop and what have you but otherwise, lots of markets in the area.
15-20 minutes walking, 10 minutes or less running, 5 minutes biking, 2-5 minutes in a car to the beach. Not bad!
Multiple train stations in the area, many buses in the area.
The studio apartment is quaint and cute. The bar is a nice touch and is cool if you want to drink by yourself or with your partner/friend(s). The studio apartment is a great size for no more than two people. 3 is squeezing it in. For one person its perfect and just right. Nice little kitchen that's functional. Fire escape with a view of the courtyard, with lots of trees and good for people watching. Comfortable bed, good natural sun light in the room.
Quiet area but the main drag can be a bit noisy but luckily you're not facing that way.
Valentina was very prompt and helpful with directions on how to get the key. Answered any questions I had.
Some cons (not a big deal though):
-The place can get a bit hot if there's no breeze. Thankfully there IS an A/C. If you're like me and not an AC person, it can be annoying to use an AC but there was sometimes where it got very hot and muggy and I hate to put on the AC. And the AC is a bit loud. However, this is NOT a deal breaker for me, I can live.
VERDICT: Definitely recommend staying here. Great area of Brooklyn to explore, lots of cool eateries, the beach not far away, not far from Downtown Brooklyn and can get to midtown Manhattan no more than 45 minutes (from the Q or D trains). Valentina was pleasure. Overall very good place. Would stay again.