We were three friends living in Anu and Sarah’s apartment for approximately four months as part of an exchange stay in New York. Overall, we had a very nice and comfortable stay.

At arrival Anu welcomed us to the apartment, where the hosts gave us a quick tour. Not only was the host very welcoming and friendly, but the host had also ensured a full fridge and a small guide of the surrounding areas. Throughout our stay, we were always met with the same friendliness. If we had any problems with the apartment or we needed help they were available to help within short notice.

The apartment was situated in Prospect Heights, a very nice part of Brooklyn with a lot of green areas (including Prospect Park). What we especially loved about it as well was the many restaurants and shops just a stone’s throw from the apartment.

Though we were very happy about both hosts and the area, we were somewhat disappointed with some parts of the apartment itself. First of all, the apartment was smaller and darker than what seemed to be the case on the pictures. We further experienced issues with the apartment being either too hot or too cold – probably due to bad isolation. Also there was a lot of noise from the street at night, which can be a bit annoying if you are a light sleeper. Other than that, we really recommend Anu and Sarah as hosts, and the apartment is perfect for a family vacation in New York.