We stayed at Tom's for 5 weeks and it worked out very well. If you are arriving in NYC by car then Red Hook is a good place to settle. 99% of the time we were able to park right in front of the apartment, and at worst a block away. The apartment was clean and easy to access, the neighborhood quiet and convenient. Upon arrival we found the kitchen lacking sufficient glasses and silverware, but Tom very quickly remedied that and was always very helpful and responsive whenever we needed any things or any advice. The private garden in back is very pleasant in good weather. Within a few blocks you can find Fairway (an excellent supermarket!), beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty and of Manhattan, good reasonably-priced restaurants, and local distilleries and chocolate makers. It's a nice run from Tom's to Brooklyn Bridge Park. We found Uber the best way to get from Tom's to Manhattan and other places that lack easy parking, and Jupiter provides good car service to JFK if you don't want to drive yourself. Our only regret was being too busy to spend much time together with Tom himself.