When I was reading the description of Jenny’s garden apartment, on one of the pictures I caught a glimpse of the books in the small, but precious library in the living room and knew immediately, that this would be the perfect place to stay for my 16-year old daughter and myself during our 10-day-stay in Brooklyn. Even if you don’t have much time for reading, it is my experience that books can tell a lot about if you’re going to get along well with somebody and spend a good time in their rooms.
There are three reasons why I recommend this apartment wholeheartedly:
1. The location: It is close to two subway stations with good connections. You can reach the Lower East Side in 15 minutes, the West Village in 20 and uptown Manhattan in 30. But even more important: Nearby Vanderbilt Avenue is one of the most impressive streets of New York City – numerous very good and very different restaurants, but also a Foodtown store. The street is alive, it’s a pleasant neighborhood and an example of GOOD and reasonable gentrification.
2. We felt very much at home in the apartment itself. It’s beautifully renovated and furnished. Jenny knows how to create an atmosphere. Living room/kitchen, bedroom and garden are gems anyway, but even the small bathroom with its yellow walls, nice pictures and a shower with perfect water pressure is a really cosy and charming room.
3. Jenny is the hostess you wish for: very sympathetic, helpful and communicative. When my airline lost my bag and didn’t deliver it until four days later, she told me where I could get spare clothing and I ended up with great designer shirts at half price.
Thank you so much, Jenny! We really hope we get a chance to get back to your brownstone – the sooner the better.