I don’t think you’ll find better hosts than Jonathan and Daphne. Whether asking to borrow a kitchen utensil or inquiring about packages Jonathan was either delivering the goods or texting us the answer within a few minutes. When we walked into the house for the first time, our hosts had a doggie station set up complete with a bed, treats, a toy and ceramic bowls. A new apron and some cooking utensils were left as welcome gifts for us in the kitchen.
Masks, hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes were provided as needed. The home was very clean and relatively quiet.
We did a lot of cooking and very little take out. Having a washer and dryer was a life saver since we did countless loads for our new grandson. The kitchen is spacious and stocked and if you are in need of anything, all you have to do is ask. Both bathrooms are well lit, have plenty of space for your things and the showers are great. The master bed is very comfortable.
There’s plenty of room in the work-space which is tucked away and quiet for Zoom calls as needed. We walked to our new grandson’s house and back (1.2 mi) almost every day with our dog but did not really become familiar with any area restaurants because of Covid. We did frequent Patis, the bakery around the corner on Troy almost daily and my husband fell in love with Izzy’s barbecue for take out.
There’s a park at the end of Crown about .5 miles, a great place to take the dog, and a school with a little playground on Empire that was a nice fenced in area to let the dog loose to run around.
We visited the Botanical Gardens twice during cherry blossom season; a spectacular destination all year round! Prospect park is huge. It has endless trails and grassy areas, a skating rink and on weekends there are wonderful food artisans along the main entrance on Eastern Parkway. The Brooklyn Museum is a treasure we did not get to see but will definitely hit that attraction the next time we’re back.