Host: Stephen is a great host! He lives on the same property and was there to answer any questions we had and able to provide when we needed something. Every interaction with him was pleasant!
Space: Very spacious, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the second floor (master has a bath and the other two rooms share one bathroom) and another toilet on the first floor. The place is mostly as pictured/ described with just a few minor flaws:
1. There are no blinds or curtains in the main living area- keep that in mind if you value privacy!
2. Occasional holes in ceilings and walls, fixtures and finishes of the rooms or the overall place were mediocre. We as a group felt like it was lacking 10%.
Neighborhood: Airbnb is located in Brooklyn, Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. Which is known for its high crime rates and considered more “dangerous”. We were a group of 5 (guys and girls) and it is probably totally fine during the day but I would just not recommend a group of only women to stay here or walking around alone at night. Also, expect it to be really noisy. Police cars were patrolling almost every night (were very loud) and the neighbors were extremely inconsiderate (were playing loud speaker festival type music late into the night, 1-2am).
Accessibility: I would say it takes about 30-40 minutes by subway to get to Manhattan. Not bad but also not a quick ride. We would always just get ready in the mornings and left for the whole day. You’re probably not going to go back to your Airbnb to rest and then go back out if you have a tight schedule.
Groceries/ restaurants:
1. BKLYN Blend- Many people already mentioned this place but BKLYN Blend is right around the corner and is fantastic! Definitely worth checking out- all of their food is great and their coffee is decent as well!
2. Several markets that are just a couple blocks away. Our group’s favorite was Lincoln Market- it has basically everything you need (from groceries to contact lens solution) and is just within less than 5 minutes walking distance.
Overall, the place was just what we needed as a group of 5 and we made good use of Stephen’s cozy Airbnb. I recommend this place to larger groups and people who are cool with staying at a traditional brownstone house where you can occasionally feel and see the age of the house.