This place was perfect for our family of 5, with three kiddos (9, 6, an 4). We could easily walk to place, including the subway which we took several times to go into the city to explore the different sights. The kids, by the end of our trip, could navigate to the subway on their own. The playground at Brooklyn Bridge Park (~10-15 min walk) was a HUGE hit with a repeat visit required given how much the kids enjoyed it. The bakery around the corner was an addiction and we felt like we could have explored this neighborhood for several more weeks. Such a great place.