A lovely stay! This is a beautiful two room suite in a well-maintained apartment in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. There was much more private space than we expected - the whole living room area was ours with a door we could close! The bathroom was shared, but immaculate with very nice soaps, shampoo, and conditioner. The bed was very comfy and there was lots of space in the living room, I was even able to do some yoga! Our host was very accommodating and communicative. She let us in when we arrived and offered us coffee in the morning! The only thing that is a bit disconcerting is that the door to the building has no doorknob…but it did seem to lock…this isn’t super surprising being in one of the many up-and-coming areas of Brooklyn, though.
The area is a definitely a bit rough around the edges, but I didn’t feel unsafe during the day or at night when I was with my Boyfriend. I don’t think I’d have wanted to walk alone at night, but that’s par for the course in most areas of Brooklyn. There are lots of cute shops and restaurants nearby. We had some delicious Matcha and Coffee at Rose Wolf Coffee, enjoyed a gorgeous rooftop and eclectic drinks at Night of Joy, and we ate at Five Leaves for dinner AND breakfast, because it was so good! This area is also a short walk to Williamsburg, and there are lots of parks in the area. Easy to get to the L and G trains, which connect to all other train lines, so it’s no problem getting around. It was 30-45 min into Manhattan depending on the time of day.
If you’re looking to stay in the Greenpoint area, you won’t find anything better for the value! Highly recommend!