We really enjoyed our stay at Petra's house. It is beautiful, stylish, uncluttered, and comfortable, and we truly had a sense of being in our "home away from home." The back yard was an unexpected little paradise, with comfy chairs and raspberry bushes and fireflies in the evenings (and also adorable cats wandering over from next door and sitting peacefully in the yard). The Q train stop was right around the corner, and we were able to get to and from Manhattan very conveniently (and also to Coney Island Beach and the aquarium, which were a quick train ride in the opposite direction). We also enjoyed some of the neighborhood restaurants, including Bonafini (delicious, innovative cooking and also kid-friendly) and Parkside Creamery.