My fiance and I were planning a visit to NYC from LA, and decided we wanted to stay somewhere more peaceful and relaxing than Manhattan. We were drawn to Artemie's AirBnb because of its location and beautiful outdoor space. We definitely made the right choice, and were so happy with our experience! Artemie was a wonderful host, who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Some highlights:
- Check in: Very easy (key in lockbox) and flexible timing. We wanted to come earlier than the posted time, and he was prepared and willing to work with us.
- The bed: Comfortable! I appreciated there were extra pillows available.
- The room: Drawers and closet space to unpack. AC unit kept us cool.
- The house: I liked that we had direct access to the backyard. We enjoyed sitting outside, and checking out the flowers and veggies.
- The neighborhood: The house is close to Prospect Park, trains, and many amazing bars and restaurants. We loved that it was on a quiet, safe street.
- Noise level: Peaceful, tranquil, unlike any place I have stayed in NYC. I'm either shutting out the noise in a hotel, or subjected to horns and sirens wailing at a street level apartment. At Artemie's, I heard birds and *silence* at night, which was so wonderful!
- Bug level: As noted in the description, the house has a garden in front and out back. This means you have beautiful plants, birds, sights and smells ... but it comes with a few flies and spiders. I am terrified of bugs, so I was a little worried about this. However, all we encountered was 2 big fat flies and 2 peaceful spiders in the corner. Even for a wimp like me, I was relatively unbothered!
- Amenities: The shower was HOT (which I love), and the bathroom was perfect for our weekend needs. I appreciated the filtered water faucet in the kitchen, as well as the access to a fridge, oven, and stove. If you want to bring home leftovers or cook, you can do it at Artemie's place (we definitely got late night pizza and reheated the next day)!
- Artemie himself: Such a wonderful, friendly host. We were looking for / open to a more social guest experience, so loved that Artemie welcomed us with open arms. He gave us amazing restaurant recommendations, checked in with us in the mornings, and we even hung out a bit outside / in the morning for coffee.
This Airbnb experience reminded me of the platform's earlier days, when you would meet and get to know the host. Artemie lives upstairs and is willing to give you privacy / maintain separation, or hang out and give you local tips. He is a very interesting and friendly guy, so I recommend the former :). Again, we loved our experience and would recommend to someone who wants a Brooklyn neighborhood experience.