Claire's place is clean and spacious and in a lovely section of Brooklyn. The location is on a quiet, leafy street in a neighborhood of older historic homes. From the bathroom and bedroom windows there is a view of a garden area below. When we were there in Spring the cherry trees were in bloom. All this and yet the subway is just a short walk away. The apartment is up a flight of stairs which were not difficult to negotiate with suitcases ( we are a retired couple in our late 60s ). We have stayed at Claire's place before as we have 2 grown children living in Brooklyn. We love staying there when we visit them. Claire is a great host. She is very welcoming ( leaving a tray of goodies for us to sample on our arrival) and great at communicating. Your comfort is important to her. Her office is next door so check in and out were easy. Clair's carriage house apartment has become our home away from home in Brooklyn.