The location of the apartment is excellent. Williamsburg is a fantastic neighbourhood with plenty of options for breakfast (try Reunion, about a 30-second walk from the front door) or dinner or a pint of local beer or two, such as Sixpoint Sweet Action or Resin. With several subway stations nearby, the apartment is also very convenient for exploring the city. If you’re up to it, you can even walk to Manhattan on foot crossing one of the bridges over East River (as we did twice).
Ellen was a very helpful and welcoming host, and we appreciated her suggestions of local restaurants and cafés. Besides, if you’re staying for a longer time, there’s also a fine collection of books to read (and two great independent bookstores within a walking distance, Book Thug Nation and Spoonbill & Sugartown).