BARRY'S PLACE IS THE BEST LONG STAY I'VE EVER HAD WITH AN AIRBNB! Here's why:
- Location: The apartment is located on the ground level (no stairs!!) in a quiet tree-lined street in a well-maintained secure, brownstone. Despite it being quiet, the subway (blue line) is a 5-minute walk away that will take you to Manhattan in 20 minutes. There are also tons of restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, laundromats, and other conveniences within walking distance. In addition to the subway, there are numerous bus lines that run nearby which will also get you where you need to go in Brooklyn!
-Barry: He is the kindest, most caring host ever. He lives upstairs and is generally available for any questions or concerns you may have. As a host myself, he has made me want to improve how I work with guests!! He had snacks and a wonderful bottle of Prosecco waiting for us when we checked in. His communication is top-notch and I felt very comfortable booking a 6-week stay with him after all the pre-booking communication we had. During our stay, he checked in on us frequently and made sure we had everything we needed - including additional trash bags and a vacuum cleaner on request.
-The space: The apartment is exactly as described in the listing. The beds in both bedrooms were super comfortable, appliances in the kitchen were modern and worked great for storing food and cooking, both bathrooms were spacious and functional, well-appointed living room with a nice sized smart TV, Wifi worked great throughout the apartment and I had no issues connecting to video calls. Now that I think about it, the kitchen was well stocked with everything you will need to cook a large meal and even host people - there were mixing bowls, a full-sized fridge, champagne flutes, coffee pots, utensils, pots & pans, etc. The only thing that this place was missing is a washer/dryer but this is a luxury in NYC and is totally understandable. There are 2 or 3 laundromats nearby that make up for this.
I could go on and on about this place but I'll end it here. Bottom line is that if you need a comfortable place to stay for a long or short stay in New York City, this place cannot be beaten. I will definitely be back if I'm ever in the city again!!