When planning my trip to New York, I had several friends/relatives encourage me to stay in Manhattan. I am so glad I chose to stay at Samira's place in Brooklyn! We loved being in an actual neighborhood with cool little shops, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. all within walking distance. Gentile with its delish gelato (one block away), Cafe Colette for brunch, and Dépanneur for a cardamon latte were some of our favorites! With the Bedford Ave. station just a few blocks away, you can literally be in Manhattan within 15-20 minutes on the subway which is also a great part of any New York experience. Truly a river of humanity; full of hustle and bustle!
The apartment itself is great; quiet and comfortable with a great peek-a-boo view of Manhattan which we totally didn't expect. Communication with Samira was great and we appreciated her welcoming but unobtrusive presence when we arrived. In short, we loved our visit and would not hesitate to stay here again should we be fortunate enough to return!