Claire’s place is lovely. This is what AirBnb used to be - people opening their own homes to trusted travelers. Claire was even nice enough to clear out a few dresser drawers and a little hanger space for me to plop my stuff in, making a week long visit feel very easy. The on-demand fizzy water and local ground coffee were an extra treat.
I am a die hard Brooklyn fan so the proximity to the museum, the botanical garden, the entirety of Prospect park...and the availability of all the good food and good wine and good ice cream. Yeah. People would scour RedFin for months just waiting for an apartment like this to come available and then they’d sell their first born child to make it happen.
Logistically, the building is well-secured, clean, safe, and full of friendly neighbors. All the train lines are right there. As a solo female traveler, I felt extremely safe walking home at night regardless of the hour.
Be aware that the apartment is laid out as an extremely spacious semi-studio, meaning it’s as big as a 1B but there is not a door between the bedroom and the living area or bedroom and the kitchen. If you are sensitive to street noise in the morning or need blackout conditions in order to sleep, this might not work for you. I love waking up naturally to the sun and the sounds of the city, so it worked great for me.