Amy's home is really lovely. The space is large and very sociable, especially for a family of five like us. Plenty of space to be together in the communal living room/kitchen, but also enough for the kids to chill out in their rooms if they wanted some downtime. The personal touches make it feel homely and it is very stylish too. We had everything we needed to hand and were very comfortable.
Brooklyn is fun, lots of places to explore and shops and restaurants nearby. The nearest subway is a short walk away from the house and the trains to Manhattan are fast and regular. After a long day walking round the city it was great to come back and relax in the house and watch a bit of tv. The location is good, it is easy to get into the city or for trips to Coney Island or other parts of Brooklyn.
We met Amy once when we checked in and she was really friendly, helpful and welcoming, offering lots of suggestions on where to eat, shop or visit. Amy kept in touch regularly throughout our stay and was always quick to respond to any messages.
We took a taxi from JFK when we arrived, but took the A train/Air train on the way back and actually found that more comfortable because of the air-con.
Our trip to New York was amazing - we can recommend the High Line, Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island, Empire State, Coney Island, The Guggenheim, The Met (MoMA was unfortunately closed at the time of our visit) and going to see a Yankees Game is really good fun! Staying at Amy's house made it all easy and it is a perfect base for a stay in NYC - Thank you for having us :)