Since we were spending time in Manhattan on the day of our arrival and weren't able to accurately predict our check-in time in Brooklyn, Danica and her husband were incredibly accommodating. It was such a relief to come to a quiet, well-appointed apartment and hot showers at the end of a hot, dirty day. The photos in the listing were exactly what we encountered when we arrived. Everything was clean, tidy, thoughtful, and comfortable; the beds were soft, and there were not just one but four (!) nice brands of soap and lotion in the kitchen and bath. The kitchen was stocked with basics, but our hosts went above and beyond by also offering coffee and a French press, bananas, eggs, butter, and olive oil. We appreciated the house policy of removing one's shoes, as we think it contributed to keeping the apartment a haven from the city. And not that you come to New York City to watch television, but there was a huge TV and comfortable couches where we watched a movie on Netflix and some silly Youtube clips when we were too exhausted to do anything else.

Nearby, we highly recommend a local establishment called Blessings, which is literally right around the corner, and Barboncino Pizza, which is a little over a mile away by foot. Danica provided a nice binder full of restaurant recommendations which was quite helpful. We'd also recommend coming and going by the Q line instead of the 2 if at all possible; it's a much shorter walk and much better lit.