My husband and I needed two things from our lodging in New York: a place close to transit that could take us anywhere we needed to go, and a place that was cozy enough to hibernate in case the weather was nasty. This place was solid on both counts.
The Nostrand Avenue A/C subway station is, as the listing says, right around the corner. Not only that, the B44 SBS bus picks up at that intersection, which is an express bus that is super convenient to other parts of Brooklyn. The LIRR station is also close by, so no Lyft needed to and from JFK. If you don’t want to leave the neighborhood, within a few blocks there are unique little restaurants, coffee shops, a really nice market with an awesome sandwich counter (Wholesome Foods), at least one bar with a killer beer list (Fulton Ale House), and more.
As for hibernation, that came into play when a winter storm rolled in a few days after we arrived. The space is as beautiful as the pictures show, and has everything you need to hole up - a well-appointed kitchen, a couch for sitting and watching TV, a lovely bathroom, and a super comfortable bed. The windows are covered for privacy, which means the sleeping area is dark enough to sleep soundly - be sure to set your alarm if you don’t want to be in bed until noon like I was! Despite the cold, the room was plenty toasty and the bedding perfect for cocooning.
We didn’t get the chance to meet Jason and Kelly, but their responses were pretty much immediate whenever I communicated with them, and they were gracious and accommodating. One thing to note is that it is a basement suite, so there is a possibility for some noise leakage from time to time depending on what’s happening on the first floor. But that comes with the territory, and wasn’t really an issue. Overall, I would certainly recommend this place to anyone who wants a nice home base for exploring Brooklyn or Manhattan.