My daughter and I recently visited NYC for 9 days over Christmas and New Year's Eve and had a perfect stay that was wonderful and adventurous. A holiday built on socializing and cohesion.
The stay at Lara's apartment was perfect! The apartment itself boasted of culture and soul and helped create our stay in NYC for the wonderful journey it became.
The location of the apartment was perfect for us. A place to retreat to and not too far from the core of Manhattan. You are within a few minutes walking distance to many of the major metro lines, and only 2 stops away (10 minutes) from downtown Manhattan. The apartment is located in East Williamsburg which is well served by the New York City Subway. It is mainly served by the Grand Street and Morgan Avenue stops of the BMT Canarsie Line (L train). It is also served by the bus Q54 on Metropolitan Avenue, and the Q59 on Grand Avenue. The understanding of the metro was easy to understand, and it was easy to get to all the different destinations and quickly get there. Entertaining with musicians playing and dancers performing.
You are within walking distance to both shopping, attractions and activities. If you want a day out of vibrant Manhattan, discovering Brooklyn on a walk from the Brooklyn Bridge up to Lara's apartment is a recommended option. And after a long day it was lovely to be able to cross the street to the local bar Grimm. A beer mecca and not least a place of history.
The area itself felt safe, even on late nights when coming home. There were always nice people in the streets who were going somewhere. 24-hour Delis at the corners where you could find the most essential things. I had read beforehand that there could be a lot of noise in the street where the apartment is located and that is true. Nevertheless, I cannot emphasize enough that this is what you have to expect in New York and is part of the whole experience and charm. I myself love to hear life pulsating, but of course this is individual. What can be categorized as "noise" is the heavy traffic that runs between Brooklyn and Manhattan, but this was at certain times.
The building itself needs a little love and upgrading - but that's how many of the buildings in NY are, so that's just what one has to expect. The apartment is located on the 2nd floor and was furnished and decorated very personally and nicely. Cozy atmosphere and very personal and knowledgeable. We felt very at home. What emerges from the pictures that are posted matches very well with reality. The apartment was clean and well kept and I think it was large compared to apartments generally in NY. As stated in the description, this apartment had wifi and this worked very well. We had lap top with us which we could stream movies in the evening without any problems. The bedroom was large and room for suitcases without taking up the entire area. Everything you need is available. Bedding on the bed (the bed was lovely to sleep in with the choice of pillows, whether you like plain pillow or tempur). Soap and toilet paper on the toilet and towels provided on the bed on arrival.
Great value for money!
It was easy to find the apartment and both in and out check were stress free and a positive experience.
Lara as a hostess will have all the boast in the world! She is a hostess who follows you up without monitoring. I felt like I was in my own apartment and this because she showed confidence in me as her tenant. She communicates with you in advance of the rental and follows you up the day of arrival and the following day. The instructions are simple, and she sends you a very nice welcome letter with information and tips. I did not have the opportunity to meet her personally, but by the communication I felt that I still got to know her.
Remarkable, loveliest and supportive host! You can't ask for a better and more wonderful hostess.
Everything was for my part perfect and in my reflection and feedback I have nothing negative to say. 100% recommended, would stay here again when (not if) I come back :-)