This was our first experience of using Airbnb and we were far from disappointed. Julian and Michelle have great taste and their Brownstone has been beautifully restored, retaining the Victorian character of the house whilst equipping it for the 21st century with the latest in technology. The accommodation was fabulous for us as a family of four and so much more relaxing than a hotel room to retreat to after a busy day in the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. As other guests have said, the photos don’t do the place justice - it is much more spacious with high ceilings and absolute attention to detail in terms of amenities (like chargers, hair dryer, wolf stove and subzero American style fridge) and cleanliness. The local Brooklyn products like soaps and of course the Brooklyn lager, and the ‘Dough’ glazed doughnuts delivered by the entire family on the first evening were a lovely - and delicious - welcome to Brooklyn on our first evening. Staying in Bed-Stuy gave us a taste of what Brooklyn living is like and having Julian on hand, if we needed him for tips and advice, made all the difference to our stay. The walk to the subway station is quick and passes the lovely Saraghina bakery where you can hang with the hipsters on the benches outside whilst enjoying the freshest of pastries and coffee. This is just one of Julian’s tips and trying some of these is a must - he has great taste and local knowledge and we were never disappointed. We chose to avoid Manhattan for dinner and instead enjoyed great food at Saraghina pizza, as well as venturing to recommendations in Williamsburg and Bushwick. Uber is great here so be adventurous and enjoy exploring Brooklyn from this wonderful base to stay. We’ve done New York many times but this was certainly our best trip and we will be sure to stay here again.