As a frequent traveller to Brooklyn for work and time with friends, I was so pleased to discover Irene's lovely garden apartment. My boyfriend (who grew up in Park Slope) and I loved every minute of our time there and the neighborhood. We were close to the subway, but also had plenty of nearby restaurant options to choose from on our final night when we were simply ready to collapse into bed after a few busy days. Don't stay here without dinner at Saraghina (or a pass through their bakery in the morning). Thank you, Irene, for your pristine home and the small details that make a difference (plenty of guides for the new NY visiter, a wonderful coffee maker with a wide array of coffee, and homemade cookies and granola). We will definitely be back! [Bonus: Since I was driving in, it was such a treat to be on a block with easy parking!]