We had a truly wonderful stay at Alaric's home in one of the best parts of Brooklyn. When you walk through the front door, you are transported to the dawn of the twentieth century in a beautifully restored brownstone (despite also having all of the modern amenities). Alaric is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area and has some great stories about the home and its restoration. we came during the wrong season, but I'm sure the back yard blooms nicely to create a little sanctuary over the spring and summer. The cats were calm and friendly, and Alaric's partner was also very welcoming - all in all, this is a charming place to stay and I would highly recommend it to a friend planning a visit to NYC.