When I was planning my last trip to New York I didn’t know very much about the city. I’d only visited once before and I stayed in Midtown. Choosing a place to stay for this trip was a daunting task because I wanted to venture out of the usual tourist areas but I also wanted an easy commute around the city.

Niya’s house is located on a beautiful and quiet street and is within walking distance to some more bustling streets with shops and restaurants. Niya recommended Connecticut Muffin for breakfast and it was so charming that I went back every morning for the rest of my stay. Manhattan is easily accessible from Niya’s place, although it is a little bit of a walk to the subway station. Unfortunately, my vacation coincided with some repair work on the A line which added a lot of time to my commute home at the end of the night. I assume this is a rare occurrence, though.

The room in Niya’s home is exactly as pictured. It was a gorgeous and comfortable space and Niya clearly put a lot of thought into the décor. I had all the amenities I needed, including air conditioning.

Getting to know Niya was one of the highlights of my trip. He’s funny, warm, and charming and he made me feel right at home. It was evident that he’s an experienced host because he thought of everything I could possibly need during my stay and his recommendations about transportation and restaurants were invaluable. It was a relief that Niya could be flexible with our check-in/out times, especially when our departing flight was rescheduled at the last minute.

I definitely recommend staying at Niya’s during your trip to Brooklyn. It was a great experience and I would like to visit again someday.