Sophie's place is absolutely fantastic - clean, quiet, and located in the lovely Bay Ridge neighbourhood of Brooklyn, which provides a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of the city while still being close enough to easily reach Manhattan in 45 minutes. Bay Ridge itself has a lot to offer including lots of great restaurants and cafes in walking distance from the house as well as supermarkets, laundromats and parks.
Sophie and Kotaro were great hosts - I was welcomed very warmly by both of them and highly appreciated all the little treats that are left in the kitchen and the tips and advice they had for everything from getting settled in to exploring the cities museums and theatres without spending a fortune all the while enjoying lots of privacy and independence. Thanks for a lovely stay!