We stayed with some friends - all 30s professionals- for a weekend. We were attending a wedding at The Bellhouse in Gowanus. The house was spacious, surface cleaned, and the location cannot be beat. We didn't bring our children on the trip but this location and house would be very family friendly. There is a nice park/splash pad nearby and it is very close to Prospect park. There was a plethora of food/cocktail options closeby as well.