Garcia's apartment is lovely.. there is something about exposed brick that makes any space look cozy and chic at the same time ! I appreciate a space that is not too minimalist but not crowded.. this space was perfect in terms of decor.
The street is very lively, which is no problem for us since we are from the city. We felt safe at all times. It is located within walking distance to one of the best Caribbean bakeries in Brooklyn and a very popular Bajan restaurant. There is no shortage of good food nearby as well as transportation. The apartment is located up some stairs, but they are not a big deal. Check-in with the lockbox was easy.
The apartment was clean and well maintained. Having TVs in each bedroom and the living space was an excellent amenity. The linens and beds were very comfortable and up to date. It is important to note that the small bedroom with the twin bed is actually outside of the apartment.. meaning when you enter/exit the bedroom, you are in the hallway directly opposite the front/entryway door. To gain access to the apartment, you have to have a key to nearest bedroom that or go through the front door. Since no-one else is on this floor, we felt very safe moving between the apartment and bedroom.
Another very important note is that we had issues with the bathroom. When we contacted Garcia about the toilet, she seemed aware and unconcerned about the issue.. we later realized that was because the issue would resolve itself in matter of hours. However, it would have been great if we were made aware of the issue being a possibility. We also ran out of hot water after I took a 5-10 minute hot shower. When we told Garcia, she came across a little accusatory by suggesting someone was just "running the shower." As adults, that just is not something we would do and honestly, we were a bit insulted. When three people are using one bathroom, it needs to be functioning at all times. I will say that the bathroom, while small, had everything a traveler needed in terms of toiletries.
Overall, the location of this apartment was perfect for our Brooklyn adventures. While we encountered a few issues, we did enjoy our stay.