From the moment we confirmed the reservation communication with Noemie was fantastic. Pick-up of the keys was straightforward, even though Noemie wasn't in herself. The apartment is beautiful and exactly as seen in the photos. The bedrooms are both large and have ample storage for clothes and luggage. The living room diner was very spacious, so much so that my two year old didn't stop running up and down for the first day. My girlfriend also really appreciated the access to the washer and dryer. A nice touch was that an information pack was available detailing how to work the TV, directions to subway stations, deli's and supermarkets.

The neighbourhood was safe, but Noemie had already warned us that it could get a bit energetic during the hot weather. This wasn't an issue for us coming from London, but the information was very much appreciated. The apartment is a short walk from two subway stations that will get you into Manhattan within 30 minutes. There are a number of playgrounds around and the Brooklyn Children's Museum is only 2 minutes away.

The apartment really was a home from home for us. It was a fantastic, comfortable base to come back to after a day walking around Manhattan and made my birthday celebrations even more special. Thank you Noemie for all your offers to help with taxi bookings, strollers etc. You are a fantastic host and when we visit New York again we will definitely look to stay in your lovely apartment.