We are a couple who spent ten days in Chris’s place.
First of all, the location was very convenient: we could get to Manhattan with a small metro ride. We used the L line mainly and bought an unlimited weekly metro card for $34. We also frequently used the ferry service to Wall Street pier or to the 34th street for $2.75 per ride because we loved the view, especially at sunset time. You can get to the ferry station in couple of minutes from the flat as it is at the end of the street - go there for Manhattan views at night;-)
The Williamsburg neighborhood around the house is lovely. It’s full of great restaurants. Our top choices: Cafe Mogador Williamsburg for breakfast, Samurai Mama for udon noodle soups and ramens, Teddy’s Bar and Grill for beer, and Shelter for dinner and drinks, and there are many more.
There is a Farmer’s market in McCarren park on Saturdays, it’s worth visiting and have a lovely chat about apples or groceries with the sellers. There is a big supermarket close to the corner of Metropolitan Avenue and 3rd street and the kitchen in the flat is comfortable to cook, so you can save on food, time to time if you choose that option.
The loft is not new but very light, comfortable, clean and stylish and you can feel at home immediately. You will also appreciate the bed with its memory foam. There is a door next to it to the back yard so you can air the place well. The living room area has a working desk and the WiFi is super fast. The canapé was great for movie nights on Netflix, the wardrobe swallowed all our suitcases and there was plenty of place to keep our belongings in order, so it was easy to keep the loft tidy.
Everything worked well. When we arrived one of the heating units started letting the steam out. Jan arranged the repair service promptly and the unit was changed by the time we came back from our program. It was really convenient to contact them, they live upstairs so you can run up, but we used the Airbnb app, communication went smoothly.
We’ve received many recommendations for programs, so it’s worth contacting them with any special interest.
Overall, we had a perfect experience. We loved the flat, the hosts, the neighborhood. Highly recommended.