The location of the apartment is fantastic, with the Brooklyn Heights promenade and stunning views of Manhattan mere minutes away. Brooklyn Heights itself is a charming and peaceful neighbourhood, with gorgeous tree lined streets, sidewalk cafes and beautiful architecture. There are plenty of subway stops within a short walking distance, so it was really easy to get into Manhattan (which we did every day of our stay). The shared bathroom is clean and the room is exactly as pictured.

However, what really made our stay was Mario’s hospitality and genuine concern for his guests. Upon our arrival, Mario told us everything we needed to know about the apartment and gave us a short walking tour of the neighbourhood, which was a great introduction for our stay. He was always happy to answer any questions we had about what to see / do in New York. I was unwell and had a really bad cough for most of our stay, but all that really did was provide the opportunity for Mario’s hospitality to shine through. He was kind enough to make me a cup of hot tea, with some honey and ginger to ease my throat. A few days into our stay, having noticed that I wasn’t getting any better, he seemed genuinely concerned and insisted that I pay a visit to the doctors. He even went as far as calling various clinics to find out the price of a consultation and penciled in an appointment for me. I felt tremendously better after that and cannot express how grateful I am for what he did for me.

Our stay in New York was truly enhanced by this Air BnB experience and I cannot recommend Mario’s place highly enough! We hope to be back soon!