We had a wonderful experience, from our first communication with Mayara and Gaspar until it was time to say goodbye. We appreciated the clear directions and prompt replies from the very beginning. The apartment was just as attractive, clean, and stylish as it appears in the photos. Mayara and Gaspar truly went out of their way to make us feel welcome, from daily check-ins to make sure we had what we needed to a delicious "welcome basket" awaiting uswith bread and cookies from the local bakery. They are the most conscientious and considerate hosts, and I can't recommend them or the apartment highly enough!
The neighborhood, Crown Heights, is a fascinating place to stay, with its strong Hasidic, African-American, and Afro-Caribbean communities. There is also a nice park nearby and the Brooklyn Children's Museum. It definitely added value to our visit to be in such a culturally rich place. Guests should know that it is a bit of project to get into Manhattan, especially the Lower East Side, but in exchange one gets a great deal in a really interesting residential neighborhood.