We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Juan’s place. The flat is beautiful, spacious, light and very well equipped for all your needs. For two months, we used it as our base – working, living and enjoying life. Juan was an incredibly kind and generous host – introducing us to his neighbours, inviting us to dinner with him (he’s a great cook!) and showing us the best places to eat and drink around the area.

Over our two month stay, we got to know the neighbourhood well. We found it an incredibly welcoming and friendly environment – perfect for escaping the heat and rush of Manhattan on a frantic summer day. Whilst it was perfect for us, if you plan on being in Manhattan every day then you may find the journey a little long (40 minutes door to downtown).

There are plenty of bars, restuarants and amenities nearby – including the J and the A/C/E subway lines. Our top tips for getting to and fro would be to walk to Utica Avenue via Stuyvesant and Jefferson – it’s leafy, very safe and beautiful.

We definitely recommend staying here – especially if you’re looking for somewhere to call home for a short while. (The wifi is very fast!)

Xander and Yara