Renee's accommodation was incredible value for money and I'm really glad we decided to stay there. It's very well equipped, decorated and heated. It's pretty convenient for travelling to Manhattan, about 8-10 minute walk to the A&C lines and about 15-18 to the G line.

It's easy to find your way around but I'd take a map if you think you may be getting a taxi back at any point as none of them seem familiar with the area!

The area itself feels like 'real' Brooklyn and the houses are all gorgeous brownstone terrace which feel like something from Sesame Street or The Cosby Show. It's got so much more character than staying in a bland hotel.

I think the only thing extra we could have asked for was an extra key at the start of the week but we borrowed the spare with no problem when we eventually thought about asking.

Beds were comfortable and the facilities great. Renee and her husband were very helpful the couple of times we needed to speak to them but left us to our own devices the rest of the time.

Thanks for a lovely stay, it helped make my first trip to New York all the more memorable!