The place was just as we expected. Kristina was very friendly and easy. She is also very accessible as she lives quietly below on the second floor. Her metal work sculptures adorn the bar at street level as well various businesses in the neighborhood. She sculpted a beautiful iron fence that surrounds Whisk, which is just a few blocks down Bedford.
The location is in the heart of Williamsburg, which is as hip and interesting as the Village but much cleaner and less crowded. Our favorite eats at Walter Foods is just a block and half away as well as the best coffee house, Devoción about two blocks down Grand in the opposite direction.
We had a really good stay.
The apartment is roomy for NYC with good light. It is old and simple but clean and comfortable with everything one needs including lots of hot water and great kitchen space.
There is a bit of street noise but nothing like Manhattan.
I will stay here again if my son ends up staying in Brooklyn.