We loved our stay at Mario's place in Bay Ridge. It's spacious, immaculate, and comfortable. Third Avenue, half a block away, is filled with stores & restaurants. We especially liked The Brooklyn Beet Co., near 72nd Street, and Coffee Rx, near 69th and wanted also to try Tanoreen, a Middle Eastern restaurant on 76th that was always hopping. The R subway is a few blocks away on 4th Avenue if you want to venture north to downtown Brooklyn, into Manhattan, or east to Queens. Mario was an excellent, welcoming host who gave us all the information we needed when we arrived. A great location within easy reach of the excitement of NYC in a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood.