This was my first time in New York (and also on Airbnb) and Stacy & Simon were absolutely amazing hosts—incredibly attentive and friendly. Their home is beautiful, glistening clean and gorgeously decorated.
This particular bedroom is the smallest in the house, but it’s cosy and perfect for one person. There’s also plenty of storage space if you are staying for a longer term (I very comfortably stayed here for a month). There are 3 other bedrooms and 1 bathroom, but I had absolutely no issues sharing the bathroom. The kitchen is huge and all the necessities are provided. I had to work remotely a couple of days per week, but the WiFi is fast and the lounge area is perfect for working if you have to. If you are a smoker, there is a cute little setup on the porch at the front of the house, but it’s also great to just take a cup of coffee out and watch the world go by.
The neighborhood is diverse and friendly and it’s only a block away from the J train at Cyprus Hills for easy access to Lower Manhattan (about a 30-minute ride, but it’s on the elevated track so there’s still plenty to see from the train). Stacy is so knowledgeable about the city and is always willing to give you advice—she saved me more than once from making a newcomer’s mistake!
Thank you guys both so much for the perfect introduction to NYC and Brooklyn, I’ll never forget it.