My wife and I are from Europe and it was our first time in NY. At first we were not sure about Brooklyn. Is it safe enough? Isn't it too far to do all the sightseeing? Turned out it is a perfect location where everyone knows each other within walking distance (10-15 min) to two metro stations, with a very friendly and welcoming host (thank you Rhonda for making us feel so good). The apartment was very well stocked and cleaned, Rhonda even let our friends from Slovakia have a sleepover, which was very kind of her. Also, what we appreciated the most - there are very good coffee places just around the corner - Sincerely, Tommy, which is also a clothes designer shop, Kettle coffee, very Instagram friendly and a fantastic bagle place Nagle's bagels. Don't think New York is just Manhatten, you'll be missing out. We would be sorry if we haven't spent at least three days in Brooklyn!