House on Henry is clean, spacious and feels safe. Shower and bathroom in general is upgraded and beautiful. Shower and tub are spacious and clean. All appliances work well; though I didn;t try the clothes washer, I was pleased to see one there. The bed was clean and comfortable.

Annette and Carlo seem kind and I think want the best for their guests, but I think it fair to note that almost all of the reviews below refer to their apt in Park Slope. House on Henry is not quite as nice and has some shortcomings and safety issues.

Location is really not in Carroll Gardens, more like on the "edge" of Carroll Gardens, at the very end of Henry Street, butted up against the Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE) and pretty noisy at night. It's not on a nice quiet tree-lined street like the other parts of Carroll Gardens.

There were no lights in the hallway, and the wooden banister on the steep flight of stairs was loose. Coupled with the neighbor kid's jogging stroller left in front of the stairs at night, these things made ascending the stairs and unlocking the door a real adventure.

There were overhead lights in the place, and there were three lamps in the apt, but only one of them had a light bulb. The AC unit in the bedroom wasn't operating properly. There were no extra sheets or blankets of any kind to use on the day bed in the living room. There were no instructions on how to use the TV remote, and I couldn't get it to change the channels. When I called Carlo or Annette, they always promised to come over and bring the bulbs and a blanket, but they never did.

This is the most rent I have ever paid on a place in 6 visits to NY over the last 8 years, so I have to say, I think for the cost, it wasn't as luxurious as I expected. It's the risk one takes when choosing a place based on a few small photos. Next time I will ask my son to come check the place out in person first.

I do appreciate the cleanliness of the spot, and the friendly attitude of the hosts. Just attend to a few of these details mentioned, and perhaps give a warning of how close to the Expressway the place is, and House on Henry will be much improved.

I have tried to be factual in this review.

thanks.