WOW...I don’t even know where to start with this review because Dawn & Vernon’s accommodation was absolutely exceptional. I observe many reviewers leaving mediocre commentary that leaves people guessing and pondering but that’s not me and never will be so ! I’ll explain mostly everything in the listing below:
Location: (4/5) So with this being my first time in New York City as well as being from San Francisco, I realized an important lesson: accommodation location in NYC MATTERS. Dawn & Vernon’s lovely apartment is located about 15 minutes away ( walking ) from the Beverly subway station where the “2” will connect to areas like DUMBO in Brooklyn and the Empire State Building/Downtown in Midtown. Additionally, I loved the culture, architecture and overall vibes of Brooklyn and in particular Flatbush but it’s about 45-50 minutes away from Manhattan by train. Now of course, depending on how you base your trip, that detail may or may not matter but Manhattan is definitely the hub and jewel of New York so just plan on making additional time. Brooklyn is HUGE !! Adjacently just keep that in mind.
Neighborhood: (5/5) Flatbush has an abundance of local owned eateries like bodegas and pizzerias as well as a few small clothing stores- all located on the main street of Flatbush Ave. It’s definitely the hustle and bustle that you’ve already imagined so don’t expect to be alone ( but that really applies to anywhere in New York at any time of the day/night). The fellow residents are friendly and mind their business almost completely.
The Accommodation: (5/5) The profile photos for Dawn & Vernon’s place are extremely reflective of the actual space. The flat is very spacious, there is an efficient kitchen, the large queen bed was super comfortable and the bathroom was lovely. My favorite aspect of the flat though were the beautiful decorations/touches, the lighting, overall aesthetic and oh ! Dawn & Vernon we’re even nice enough to provide us with some amenities and snacks ! Amazing place for a great price in a VERY expensive city for lodging. You will not be disappointed.