This was the most perfect place to stay! Yes, the place is exactly as you see in the pictures – even better. It's HUGE! I felt like I almost got lost in there in the beginning. The kitchen is twice as big as a normal NYC-flat and on top of that there is the even bigger living room with flat screen TV and the three bedrooms, all of them really big as well.

I came to New York with two colleagues and this was perfect for us. We had one bedroom each with huge closet space and a lot of clean towels. The two bathrooms both with shower and WC also made it easy for us getting ready on time in the morning. Very good for three girls...

And John was the perfect host. When we came, John had made sure there were fresh fruit, crackers, cheese and chilled rosé waiting for us, and even two bouquets of fresh roses! Just wonderful. And through half of our stay, he even made sure to have our bed sheets changed for fresh ones, give us new towels, new fresh flowers and some new treats, without us even asking. Felt like a hotel. Too kind!

The apartment is completely new with new furniture, super clean (no shoes allowed inside – as a Swede I love that) and has very effective air conditioning in each room which was appreciated! In the kitchen there were all the utensils you might need. The keyless system to get through the door is also very clever – no worries about loosing keys or need to share one key between several guests. Also one super important thing: it was so quiet. The flat is on the top floor (two stairs, no lift) and we never heard a thing from either the street, the neighbors or each other.

The place is within walking distance to Manhattan bridge or Brooklyn bridge and to walk from the doorstep to Manhattan/China town took us about 40mins. The G line is about a 5 min walk away (and there are bus stops all around) and there are several bars, cafés, restaurants and delis just around the corner to buy food and groceries. The neighborhood, Clinton hill, is one of my favorites, not as hipster or expensive as Williamsburg but instead with genuine good places to eat and shop, and super safe (of course), but very close to both Bushwick and Williamsburg. My favorite borough to stay in in Brooklyn for sure.

The host, John, always replied swiftly on messages and was very helpful and generous throughout. He always made sure we had everything. We could not have had a better host, I am so happy to have stayed at his place and would not hesitate one bit to come back again next year.

And last but not least: the wi-fi was also really good, a strong connection and never any problems. Good when you are traveling :)

Hope to come back again!