I was staying at Anthony's place on sep02 to sep04. I booked this place long time ago because I was traveling with my 130lbs great dane. I chose this place for the location, pet friendly and also because there was parking outside of the house. Just for those three reasons.
Sadly when I checked in on Sat02 I realized that there was going to be a big parade for Labor Day (means no parking on the street).
I had to mention that I never met Anthony so everything was through text messages all the time. So I texted him after I saw the notices on the street and he said "if parking is not allowed on our street tomorrow, it should be fine to park a few blocks away on a side street". That was his response. Note: parking was NOT allowed until Tuesday sep05. My stay was until the 4th. This meant for me to park 6 blocks away and to have 3 or 4 runs back and forth to be able to bring my dog, her cooler with her food, my luggage, her big round bed, etc. Inside the house. It was NOT what I was looking for. I have a spine surgery and I cant carry heavy things! Plus it wasn't just for one day...I was parked far away carrying heavy things during my whole accommodation there.
This parade expects to receive 2million people every year so right at the door step of Anthony's house, there was a huge west indian carnival! I don't like crowds and that was the reason I didn't stay in Manhattan. Sunday night the music was so loud that I couldn't sleep at all even with ear plugs on!
I would have stayed somewhere else if Anthony would have had a nice gesture of telling me about this big event...especially if it is massive, loud and can bring some issues to your guest.
The room I stayed was pretty clean with lots of light. The room is facing the street so pretty much felt I was sleeping in the middle of the parade...very uncomfortable.
So the place is good as long as you don't have a Carnival or any other event on Eastern Pkwy. On the other hand, this review would not have been necessary if at least the "host" would have had better costumer service as well. I host international students at home, so I know the meaning of being a good host...