Our stay in Victoria's house has been just perfect. The apartment has lots of charm - just what you see in the pictures. The beds are very comfortable, the bathrooms are clean and nice, the kitchen is well equipped - and Victoria kindly left us spices, tea, coffee and all the small things that you don't want to buy when you are only for a few days in a place... although she was not around, we had clear indication on access and how to use all the appliances and she answered my e-mails very quickly when I had a question. The area is really quiet and nice... not very far from the subway (20-40 minutes to Manhattan depending on the day and time and on where you go in Manhattan of course) and many small shops around to buy things if you don't want to eat outside.
We didn't try the restaurants in the area but there are many... One day, to discover Brooklyn, we walked from her place to the Brooklyn bridge in about 35 minutes and crossed... we also discovered Prospect park, the Brooklyn Museum of Art (amazing - we went on their open night every first Saturday of the month - with concerts and people dancing it was fun!). we also went to Williamsburg - the " hipster" area full of vintage shops...
Also FYI, the lonely Planet recommended doughnut bakery "dough" is just around the corner from the house (yum!). so all in all, just the perfect " home away from home" to come back in the evening after a long day of visits! Thank-you Victoria! If we come back one day to Brooklyn, and if you still want us, we will certainly rent your beautiful house again! Muriel