There is a hidden jewel of an AirBnb stay right before your very eyes in an unlikely spot in Brooklyn. From the interior of the place, I thought I was in Williamsburg, but I was actually next to Crown Heights-BedStuy. Real Top Value at Crown Heights prices. A different part of Brooklyn, I am so glad we tried it, that I'll be back soon! It is located on St. Marks near Ralph Ave and Atlantic. It is a convenient location and a tribute to the host.
Hosted by Melissa, this spacious one bedroom apartment occupied the entire floor on the St. Marks address. The place was replete with tasteful art in every room, a great Grand Room (very modern Kitchen & Living Room), a terrific bathroom (with tub & delightful shower), all the standard tasteful amenities including comfy towels, bedding, perfect interior temperature with heating and AC. And the backyard was the perfect size with all the colors of Fall within the view of our coffee cups. The host went out of her way to accomadte us, to provide great recommendations for fun spots to visit in the neighborhood, and the means to find Prospect Park, Citi Power Assit Bikes, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Manhattan, JFK airport, and the best Artichoke Pizza in Brooklyn, etc.
My only disapointment was my work got in the way of meeting the Host, Melissa. So, I'll come back for my next stay and hope I have the pleasure of meeting the architect of this little gem.
I also noticed a nice TV, games and book library, but no stereo; we never used them because we were so busy. So, I am going to send her a little stero as a gift after I finish this review. Yes, it was that good a stay.
At first glance,I was afraid of the area because I had never been in this blue collar gentrifying neighborhood, felt like it might a little sketchy. I was so wrong to doubt, so glad we took a leap of faith.
If you want value, convenient location, and a very pleasant accomodation, then reach out to Melissa. You'll be glad you did !