This apartment in Brooklyn's Carroll Gardens area is in a pretty, quiet location where brownstones and cherry trees line the streets. Whether you like to walk or want to catch the train, it is convenient. Both Court and Smith streets are nearby and offer an interesting variety of very good restaurants and shops. The train station is less than a 10 minute walk, and one can catch the F train straight into Manhattan from there. The apartment is eclectically decorated, well equipped, and comfortable - some nice touches like glass jars of candy, variety of coffees, and plush bathrobes. There is a small back yard with tables, chairs and a grill that I wish we had been able to use, but the weather was too chilly to take advantage. Evelyn, our host, was very responsive to our questions and provided restaurant recommendations that proved to be excellent! If we make it to Brooklyn again, we would definitely be happy to stay here.