Our family enjoyed the stay at Toni's place in Bed-Stuy. We are adventurous and don't need to stay in most trendy place such Williamsburg, Park Slope, or eve Manhattan yet we easily enjoyed both from Toni's place. She gives great restaurant recommendations that are in easy walking distance. There is a great grocery store steps away on Bedford and Monroe. We didn't take advantage of it but you can get a guest pass for the YMCA to exercise and swim. The house was very functional and well appointed.