We really enjoyed our stay with Verena and Donald in Crown Heights. Their house is in a very pleasant neighbourhood, easy to reach with the underground and nice for a quiet morning or evening after bustling Manhattan. It was very helpful to have Verena and Daniel staying in the same house. Whenever there was a question or small problem we were not left alone, but had easy-going and helpful people to refer to. The thing we most enjoyed was having breakfast in the little courtyard outside. After staying in the house for 10 nights, we (family of 4) felt nearly at home and were sad to leave. We would be happy to return at some point.