I've just stayed with Marilyn, and I'm very happy to report that all the fantastic reviews she got are well deserved!!!
Lady Venus really is a wonderfully warm, helpful, and interesting person, who will go out of her way to make you feel comfortable, in her spotlessly clean 'Cozy little Corner'.
From inviting me to have a healthy dinner with her, upon arrival (totally unexpected!), to the lovely breakfast area she has meticulously arranged in the kitchen, where I could prepare breakfast, every morning. (Very thoughtful - she even included some complementary bagels)
Her son who lives with her was also a very sweet, and helpful person - I very much appreciated his tips, when it came to the subway.
The room was wonderfully relaxing, with this lovely green decor, just like in the picture, and a very nice, comfortable bed, and a tranquil view over the courtyard. It's quiet and easy to sleep in. (The little fridge in the room was also extremely convenient, for my juices...)
Marilyn's flat is in a beautiful apartment building (everybody I met there was so helpful and nice - opening the door for me, when I had some shopping, and I happened to meet one of the other residents on my way in), in a neighboorhood of Brooklyn, called East Flatbush, that felt perfectly safe, and was only 5 min. walk from the subway station, and 6 subway stops from Canal Street, in Lower Manhattan.
It was extremely good value for money!
This has been such a wonderful stay, and I honestly feel that I couldn't have chosen a better, and nicer host in the whole of New York. (With an amazing singing voice by the way, as I could hear when Marilyn played some of her music for me)
Thank you for everything - Lady Venus you are a legend!!
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