As empty nesters returning to spend time with our grown children, we were searching for a place with an outdoor space that we could use for get-together meals. Gabrielle's private back yard garden was simply perfect; surrounded by attractive greenery, with a rustic table and ample seating, we were able to have family lunches and evening dinners in very pleasant surroundings — quite a rare find in New York! The apartment itself was an added bonus: meticulously clean, with old world charm, funky and thoughtful decor, and top of the line appliances if cooking is your thing while vacationing. Overall, a Brooklyn gem!