We had a really really fantastic stay at Brad's. Himself, Natasha, and Otis (and Cassie) are all extremely kind people who made us feel right at home.
We had a long 3 week stay to try and get the feel of living in Brooklyn. Brad and his place delivered what we had hoped and more. Being a great artist himself he had plenty of insight to the NY art world to share, as well as other local tips. We would not have seen so many amazing things without his help.
The location was great as it is close enough to everything yet quietly tucked away from all the chaos. There is a great wine store next door, excellent coffee on the corner (where we accidentally left a $50 tip on the last day so tell them you're our mates...), and delicious Italian across the street. Continue to explore Brooklyn and you'll find you have access to a plethora of amazing foods.
The space is a clever example of what some creativity, a DIY attitude, and a bit of elbow grease can achieve. A converted warehouse space partitioned off from brads main studio and living area, staying here definitely lets you pretend you're a cool arty new yorker. The kitchen is well equipped for 2 and we cooked plenty. One of our favourite things to do when the weather permitted was just sitting out on the stoop with some wine and watching the street go by, which you won't find in many apartments.
Our 3 wks rushed by and we still seemed to have so much more in the area to explore. There are CitiBikes for rent on the corner too, which I would recommend for cruising around BK or riding over the bridges to Manhattan (one of our favorite activities). We'd definitely 110% come here again and would recommend to all.