Having grown up in the area, I can say with confidence that the beautifully designed carriage house beats anything that a hotel in Brooklyn could provide. The presence of a kitchen itself makes this an unbeatable value. As the listing says, the design is meant to bring a luxury hotel room to mind. But what I found impressive is that, unlike a hotel room, the tasteful use of space in the carriage house is such that, when you peak around the corner, you immediately feel impressed to find the modern and pristine kitchen tucked away there, artfully out of view from the bed. In this sense, the carriage house also has a leg up on most studio apartments which often have the kitchen visible from the sleeping area. Here, on the other hand, you get the best of both worlds-- the feel of being in a beautiful hotel room but also the amenities of an apartment. The location is great-- many restaurants abound and the F train is close by! Plus, heated floor in the bathroom!