Really enjoyed staying in Mark’s apartment and getting to know this part of Brooklyn. It’s a remarkably quiet place to stay once you close the door on the street. Beds were really comfortable so slept well and my 2 teenage kids and I had all the space and amenities we needed and Mark was charming and helpful (he even printed out tickets for my son to see a basketball match).
It’s about a 10 minute walk to the subway and around 25 mins into Manhattan, closer to an hour if you’re travelling up to Central Park and changing lines. Bed Stuy is friendly area and has some nice architecture, but is still pretty scruffy, in a relaxed sort of way!
Would definitely recommend you go to Saraghina, which does amazing pizza, and Peaches for brunch, but give yourself plenty of time as you’ll have to wait in both!
Would happily come back to stay here.