Sam is welcoming and very responsive in communications. Reservations and other communications were easy and quick.
The apartment is the entire 2nd floor; it is very spacious and comfortable for eating, relaxing and sleeping, especially with the AC on the hot days! In the back rooms, hearing the birdsong was delightful. This is a quiet neighborhood- some daytime traffic in the front but not loud and constant. The location is safe and lovely with many restaurants in walking distance on 5th and 3rd Avenues. There is easy bus access across the street for local adventures; Express bus a few blocks away and subway about 10-12 min walk- but you can take a bus there and transfer for free. The Bay Ridge Ferry is wonderful and costs the same as a bus fare!
The house is simple and seems to be getting updated slowly; we have suggested a few more cooking pots but there are basics in place.
We hope to stay at Sam's place again!