We spent 4 days in New York, with 2 teenagers. Tom's place was nice and spacious but a little far out so would stay in Brooklyn again, but somewhere nearer Manhatten next time and maybe in a more lively area as we do like to socialise!!
It was close to the 3 train station but practically at the end of the line and a good half hour into Manhatten. We did look for a bar one evening but must have gone the wrong way as Tom said there were some around but we didn't find them. There are small corner shops scattered around the area which are handy for the essentials.
There was a bit of confusion when we arrived when one of the bedroom doors was locked but his sister was great and sorted us out. she even dropped us off to the nearest big supermarket so we could stock up while we waited for the key.
Tom called us during our stay to make sure we were ok. He even dropped us to the airport for our return flight. We told him the place could do with a kettle as we do like our tea! Also the plastic sheeting on the beds was a bit annoying.
All in all we had a great time as ever in New York and cant wait to return!!