This place is a quirky gem and so charming, and Alex is a wonderful host!
Things I love about this place include:
The hospitality; we were greeted with smiles and hugs, good wine and beer, coffee (I don’t French press at home, but there’s something sooo luxurious about it on holiday), general amenities. Alex checked in on us throughout our stay to make sure we were taken care of.
It’s city quiet. You won’t be woken in the middle of the night. City quiet.
There is a sizable backyard/patio that was most enjoyable. You do have to climb through the window to get to it; I LOVED this! (Quirks!) I was hit by a car just over a year ago and I love seeing how far my body has come. I am agile again!!! My brother and I kept making games out of it. We are old and had all the fun!
There was no A/C when we visited (I didn’t even think to check if that was an option, honestly). I do really well in heat so I was good with the fan provided; my brother’s a baby (seriously, it’s June/spring. It’s perfect weather in NYC). But, yeah, just make note.
Kitties! I love creatures! Barnabos is the house cat. He is followed by his harem (jungle cats; left ear, six, harmony, a couple others - my brother and I named them). You’re not required to do anything for Barn and company. The harem is to remain outside and they KNOW this (cats are so cool); they sneak in once in a while but bolt as soon as you look at them. Barn does a good job of policing as well.
The master bed. I want one. Super comfy. Brother said the air mattress was comfy to start, but it didn’t hold air through the night (he’s 6’2” 195ish).
Tattoo shops. Good ones. Within walking distance. I got an outstanding piece from a visiting artist at Allied Tattoo (48 1/2 Grattan St, Bushwick 11237, 347-725-4861).
I would stay here again. Thanks, Alex!