Firstly, Brooklyn is a great base to explore New York. I and my two kids spent a pretty special 8 days at Cecil's apartment: clean, cool, comfortable and well decorated. It is very well connected – the F and G trains are a 3 minute walk away, offering a 15-minute ride into Manhattan – and is situated in great neighbourhood boasting a fantastic array of shops, bars and great restaurants. Ceci was helpful, accommodating and quick to respond to our queries, not that we needed to make many, the apartment notes are very comprehensive. Her recommendations for Manhattan and Brooklyn were right on the button. And to be totally honest, we actually enjoyed a couple of easy evenings in with deli food from the Whole Foods supermarket (15 minutes walk down the street) as an alternative to Manhattan. Recommended. Just don't risk booking this place at the last minute.