We spent 3 weeks at this beautiful apartment, which was bigger than expected and generally exceeded all our expectations, as everything was so convenient. It's well located - with the shops, buses and subway all just a few minutes walking distance ( There are some fantastic eating joints/restaurants nearby - apparently this part of Bed-Stuy is now known for its great French cuisine - which we loved but our overall favorite was the small Jamaican natural food cafe a few minutes walk from the house. Aside from the charm of the old architecture, and tasteful modern decor, the flat is very clean, with crisp white bedlinen, and towels - like any 5 star hotel, and the kitchen has everything you need. I particularly loved the way the sun light shines in the bedrooms in the morning and at sunset, the scented candles in the hallway and lounge, and spacious bathroom - we LOVE that shower! We felt so comfortable, that on a couple of occasions, we abandoned outings and chilled indoors! And even had a dinner party for friends.
The hosts, Richelle & Pela are an old Brooklyn family who grew up in the area and know every nook and cranny of the area, so they gave great tips /info that you can't get in brochures/online. They add a lot of personal touches , like a well stocked fridge with basics for breakfast/brunch for a couple of days - this was most welcome after an 18 hour flight! They live downstairs so they respond immediately to requests and are very accommodating and caring towards their guests. Actually within a couple of days we felt like extended family:)
I really liked this area of Brooklyn. People were pretty friendly and helpful,...Brooklyn has a ton of great things to offer, which was great for those days when we didn't go to Manhattan for shopping , or sightseeing etc..( Btw, the major clothes stores in Brooklyn are cheaper than Manhattan!).
Usually when we are in NYC we stay in hotels in Manhattan but this was better value for money and much more comfortable and fun, so we will definitely be back. An excellent pick of you want to enjoy an authentic place and people.