This was my first trip to NY. My sister lives in Brooklyn and we wanted to experience all NY had to offer. Her apartment is very small, plus she has roommates so she suggested we find a place on Airbnb, so we looked for something close to where she was.

I was quite skeptical to stay at Duane’s place because there were no reviews available. Many other places had reviews but this place was perfect for us because it was the entire apartment, not a room in someone’s apartment! Total privacy! Two full bedrooms and two big beds. There were three of us. What was it really like? The pictures looked really great but that could have all been a hoax!

Well I’m delighted to report that the place was exactly what you see in the pictures: beautifully appointed and spotless! Really well kept; we felt obligated to leave it as perfect as we got it! The apartment contained everything we could have wanted or needed including WIFI. There was even washer/dryer facilities in the building. I think there were three other units in the building and it was very quiet.

Communicating with Duane was very simple. He responds to emails very quickly and he volunteers information about the amenities in the neighborhood. He lives there when he is in NY but he travels a lot, so it's available when he is away. We were greeted and taken care of by a friend of his. She too was great! Very helpful.

We had a fantastic time in Brooklyn; the location was convenient, about 20 minutes from Manhattan. We had the choice of several different trains. Choice of takeout (he left menus for us); supermarket was less than a block away. Overall it was just easy staying there! Great time.

Thanks Duane!