We really love Polina's place, it was clean, beautifully decorated and just overall pleasant to be in. As nice as any 4 or 5 star hotel! Plenty of room for everything and everyone, and portable crib for a baby was awesome to have on hand. She also had kids toys, which he really loved!
The location is fantastic, quick walk to many of Brooklyn's best restaurants and bars. We never had to get in a car or a cab. Beautiful, safe, quiet street as well...we really enjoyed some walks around Brooklyn. Prospect Park with a zoo, botanical gardens, general area for kids is a short walk away as well. We could not have picked a better location!
Polina was a great host. Communication was outstanding. Every question or request we had was answered literally within minutes! Had a shower issue, and she had a plumber out same day. We really appreciated her accommodations for our requests. Great advice on local restaurants as well.
The only reason we are not giving 5 stars is quality of sleep. The apartment is below the owners apartment in an older building, so you can hear a lot of footsteps. We were woken up a little earlier than we wanted (7am) on a few mornings, and my wife had a hard time napping during the day as well. This may not be an issue for everyone, my wife is a very light sleeper, it was not a problem for the rest of us. Just wanted to mention it.