I’m going to get this out of the way first - we booked this apartment based on the glowing reviews of the apartment, hosts, and value. I was nervous about staying in Bed Stuy and although many of the reviews discuss the food nearby, very few address the area. As a family traveling with children and not familiar with the area except for vague warnings from local family members - this did make me nervous. So I will address that: While we were cautious, we never for a moment felt unsafe. There were many families + individuals walking dogs, jogging, and trying to stay cool at the park across the street. The block is quiet and sunny as described in other reviews. Everywhere you go you should be cautious, but we found the area very warm and inviting. The walk to the Fulton St. station via Stuyvesant Ave was quiet and full of the old architecture Brooklyn is known for. It was a pleasure to take the short walk to and from the train. Which by the way are a direct route to Manhattan.
The apartment is exactly as described. We visited during a 3 day heat wave, and the 3 air conditioners + ceiling fans provided plenty of comfort. The bedding was clean and fresh smelling. All the utensils and plates/bowls we used were clean. The coffee maker had been reported to Tonderai as malfunctioning before our arrival so he replaced it the day we arrived which we very much appreciated. The natural light in this apt was insane! You literally don’t need the lights on until the evening. TV service and WiFi was also great.
Tonderai was our host for our stay and he was great. Very warm and welcoming. Answered all of my questions via text and when I reached out for a couple of needs (charging cable, fan remotes) he was more than accommodating. Check in instructions and house rules were very clear and concise.
I wouldn’t change a thing about this stay. We wanted to stay in Brooklyn to be outside the Manhattan bubble and see and eat all the things Brooklyn has to offer and this apartment was the perfect home base. My family will definitely refer others as well as come back to this apartment in the future!