We recently spent 7 days in Ming and Matt's apartment and were sorely tempted not to leave! The apartment is well thought out with everything you can think of for a comfortable stay, from the eco-friendly toiletries and plentiful towels, through to a well equipped kitchen, through to a chalkboard for planning your daily excursions (not to mention what has to be the most comfortable bed in Williamsburg).

Ming and Matt are great hosts, always on call to answer questions, with fantastic recommendations for nearby restaurants (and barbers!).

The area is superb for restaurants, bars, entertainment, and shops, some of the best food we ate in NYC. The Bedford Av subway stop is a few minutes walk away which drops you into Union Square in Manhattan within a matter of minutes.

I shall be waxing lyrical about Retreat in Williamsburg to friends travelling to NYC, and we certainly hope to return!