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This studio apartment is in the basement of a lovely house in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn, New York. On Marlborough Road & Beverly Road, this home is on a calm residential area, with tree-lined streets and elegant historic residences from the Victorian era. You’ll be able to take advantage of the shared facilities, including the fitness and laundry rooms, as well as the lovely backyard—during the summer months. There is a lockbox available for check-in and checkout key drop-offs as well as complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property.
To enter the air-conditioned studio, take the stairs down to the front door, which opens into the living area. It is furnished with a vintage flair, including a pull-out couch, and a regular queen-size bed, as well as an armchair, dresser, floor lamp, and side table. You can watch cable TV or movies, using the flat-screen TV and DVD player. There is an open kitchenette, where you can prepare your meals, and then sit down to enjoy them at the wooden-dining table, which seats four guests. Please note that there is no stove available, but that there are two electric burners. The bathroom is equipped with a shower stall, a sink with a storage cabinet, and a WC. Linens and towels are provided upon arrival. At the back end of the apartment, is a storage room, where you can place all of your belongings. Since this apartment is located in the basement, it can be dark at certain times of the day ceiling is 6'4"ft only. Limited fitness equipment are available.
Flatbush is an area of Brooklyn that comprises several neighborhoods and therefore has a lot of character. Because of its diversity, not only will you get the opportunity to meet people from various backgrounds, but you will also get to enjoy the ethnic cuisines at specialized restaurants, from Filipino to Tibeten. Try The Farm on Adderly, known for its brunches and collaboration with local artisans and entrepreneurs, Purple Yam, popular for its delectable Pan-Asian meals, and Mimi’s Hummus, which serves a variety of dishes with influences from Israel, Morrocco, and the Kurdish region of Iraq! They are all located on Cortelyou Road less than .3 miles (550m) away. Support organic farmers and socially responsible companies, by shopping for produce and other items at the Flatbush Co-Op (right around the corner), open 7 days a week. Just half-a-mile (800m) north is Prospect Park, which aside from being the perfect spot for relaxing and engaging in outdoor sports, is also home to the Cherry Esplanade, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Prospect Park Zoo, and the Brooklyn Public Library!
Obviously, there is much to see and do in Flatbush. But if you’d like to commute to other parts of NYC, catch the Q train at the Beverley Road / East 16 Street and Cortelyou Road / East 16 Street stations, both within a 2-block radius (about 250m maximum), or walk a little further (7 blocks/1km) to the Church Avenue / East 18 Street station, which runs on the B and Q lines. You can go from Manhattan to Coney Island with these trains!
Please note that there is a train that runs near the apartment and can be heard throughout the day, though less frequently during nighttime hours.
Review by: Christelle M., Oct 30 2019 Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
Great location, line Q of the metro 200m away, the flat perfectly matched the ad, Mél is very friendly and very accommodating. The house and the neighborhood are very quiet and very pleasant You can hear the metro, but you get used to it very easily. The only drawback in my opinion would be the lack of ventilation in the flat, especially in the bathroom ... |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Jan 14 2020 |
Hello Christelle, |
Review by: Mickael L., Apr 18 2019 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
Apartment review: First of all, the positive point is Mel's kindness. |
Review by: Simon T., Nov 11 2018 From: Australia, Accommodation Rental: 17 days |
Just like last time we stayed here 3 years earlier, we enjoyed our stay here. Since our last stay a number of amenities and appliances have been brought up to date making it even more practical for our needs. The other residents in the building were so helpful when the owner was at work when we had a minor issue. When the owner wasn't at work, he was more than helpful and quick to fix any issues. Which is why we will always stay here whenever we are back in New York .Another big plus is the apartments location. Two minutes walk to the train station and 4 minutes to the supermarkets and coffee shops and many other types of shops .Excellent. One minor thing that probably needs to be fixed is a hook or something like it to hang towels on in the bathroom. |
Answer by: New York Customer Service Jan 31 2019 |
Hi Simon, thank you for taking the time to write a review and comments. Your suggestion to add a hook for the towel in the bathroom has been shared with the owner, and we expect his action, as you noted he's been with us for a long time and is always willing to help. We hope to serve you again in the future, |
Review by: Gilles D., Sep 06 2018 Accommodation Rental: 10 days |
Two years later, we came back at the same time. It is renovated - great! Boss too - also great! So there we are... |
Review by: William C., Sep 05 2018 From: United States, Accommodation Rental: 3 days |
Mel's place on Marlborough Road is our home away from home. It is reasonably priced, well-stocked with necessities, and located on a tree-lined street in the Brooklyn community of Flatbush. A typical day would begin with an easy run to Prospect Park. Then we take a short walk to Cafe Madeline for breakfast and the best coffee in town. Also a short walk from Mel's place is the Q-line subway that goes uptown into Manhattan or downtown to Coney Island. And local restaurants are abundant. Walk to San Remo's on Cortelyou Road for pizza or Madina for excellent but inexpensive Indian (Pakistani, Balgladesh) cuisine on Coney Island Avenue. |
Review by: Céline H., Apr 30 2018 Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
We had a pleasant stay in New York and felt immediately right at home in this apartment. Mel is adorable and very welcoming. |
Review by: Olivier D., Apr 28 2017 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 10 days |
Mel welcomed us very nicely, he even provided our first breakfast, which we really appreciated after our long journey. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner May 20 2017 |
Dear Helene and Olivier, |
Review by: Yannick L., Mar 12 2017 From: Canada, Accommodation Rental: 3 days |
We stayed in Mel's apartment for the third time. Once again, we were not disappointed and it is always a pleasure to see him again. |
Review by: Davy M., Mar 02 2017 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 17 days |
Apartment was excellent, in keeping with its description. |
Review by: Sabine T., Oct 03 2016 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 8 days |
Very nice location, quiet and pleasant area, very close to subway station. If needed, supermarkets are located one metro stop away, reachable in 5 minutes. Very nicely welcomed by the owner, he left some supplies for breakfast when we arrived. Many bath towels. Small summer garden. Recommended. |
Review by: Christophe M., Sep 12 2016 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
Strong points: - Located next to subway station, it takes about 30 minutes to reach Times Square / Good wifi signal / Not expensive / Very helpful owners who offered us some welcome gifts (groceries for breakfast and a bottle of wine) / Very clean and nicely equipped apartment. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Oct 10 2016 |
Hi Christophe, |
Review by: Sophie R., Sep 06 2016 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 14 days |
The apartment perfectly matches its description. We were glad not to have unpleasant surprises! This place is very well located because it is only a few meters from subway station, which is very enjoyable after having walked all day. It is around 40 minutes from the heart of Manhattan. It is also next to shops. |
Review by: William C., Aug 26 2016 From: United States, Accommodation Rental: 3 days |
Great location and accessible. |
Review by: Gilles D., Jul 18 2016 Accommodation Rental: 10 days |
This apartment perfectly matches the agency website's pictures/description. The landlord is generous, he puts himself in the tenant's place who is tired after several flying hours. Subway station is literally nearby. Daily shops are down the street and open late (including takeaway food). I was able to come to New York thanks to its good value for money. I won't live there my whole life but it is perfect for leisure. |
Review by: Monique T., Jul 10 2016 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
Actual reviews on website are truthful. Decent apartment for a one-week stay. OK for 3-4 people. Good value for money. Bathroom ceiling was low: it is not advisable if you are 1.85 meter tall. Nicely welcomed by owner. Some necessities on the table and in the fridge, greatly appreciated. Quiet and beautiful street. Shops and subway nearby (very convenient). You get used to subway noise after the first night (with earplugs though). To be improved: double bed's duffle should be cleaned, crockery under the sink should be tidied up and cleaned up, cupboard above the sink smells, lighting in the shower and washable curtain in washing machine should be added, a movable shower head would be more convenient to wash and rinse. The cord to switch on the neon light above the sofa is hard to use, you really have to pull it to switch it on or off. Overall, electric circuit is really average. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Aug 11 2016 |
Hi Monique, |
Review by: Valerie A., Jul 08 2016 Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
We stayed in the apartment located on Marlborough Road & Beverly road owned by Mel. Great stay in New York City. Ideally located with the subway nearby (Q line which goes to Manhattan). Owner is adorable, very welcoming, very helpful and accommodating. Small gifts were featured in the apartment so do not hesitate to offer him a small gift also (he deserves it). Rental is located far from Manhattan, which is a significant plus as the city is very noisy. So you will enjoy quietness and greenery in this Brooklyn neighborhood. We would recommend it without a doubt. And I even think I will come back. |
Review by: Guillaume D., Jun 01 2016 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
The nice owner welcomed us warmly and was available. The apartment is ideally located between 2 subway stations, so that you can reach Midtown Manhattan in 30 minutes maximum. Generally speaking, it is in good condition but equipment is aging a bit ("unpredictable" electric stove). TV, electric heaters, wifi, coffee maker and toaster are in good condition. A lot of storage space (dresser, clothes closet with hangers). Good bedding. Many blankets, pillows and bath towels at our disposal. When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised to see that the fridge was partially stocked with milk, orange juice, cheese, yoghurts... There were also cereals, coffee and a bottle of wine. It is a quiet neighborhood with a lot of shops nearby. We highly recommend this place!! |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Jun 16 2016 |
Hi Guillaume, |
Review by: Stephanie H., May 03 2016 From: Germany, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
Very nice, small and cozy apartment in if the most beautiful streets in Brooklyn. Mel is a very warm hearted, nice host and always willing to help. Grocery stores and supermarkets just around the corner as well as MTA train stations. It's a 40 minutes ride to Manhattan. |
Review by: Valérie And Roger L., Nov 15 2015 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
Good value for money. The apartment is located next to subway station and many stores. The landlady is nice and helpful. She left some fresh food and grocery products for us when we arrived... which was much appreciated after a long flight. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Nov 28 2015 |
Hi Valerie & Roger, |
Review by: Simon T., Oct 12 2015 From: Australia, Accommodation Rental: 5 days |
The apartment was comfortable and homely and the owner very pleasant and helpful. He provided us with some food items to get us started which was much appreciated. He was also flexible about our checkout time. Highly recommended to all. Lovely little garden as well. The kitchen equipment could do with have some sharp knives. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Oct 14 2015 |
Hi Simon & Family, |
Review by: Constance D., Oct 04 2015 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 4 days |
Very good rental, decoration was old-fashioned but all the necessary things are there. Very clean. Owner very friendly and welcoming. The house is located near a subway station, so you can hear the subway, but the convenience of the nearby subway makes up for the noise which might not matter after long days walking around New York. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Oct 19 2015 |
Hi Constance, |
Review by: Kasia H., Sep 19 2015 From: Poland, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
The building itself looked very nice, but the apartment had a musty smell, it was loud as well as not very clean and rather dark. The owner was very nice and hospitable though. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Sep 30 2015 |
Dear Kasia and Filipe, |
Review by: Julianita L., Sep 08 2015 Accommodation Rental: 14 days |
The owner is very nice; the apartment is cool, quit and comfortable. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Sep 22 2015 |
Hi Julianita, |
Review by: Philippe S., Aug 30 2015 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
We were warmly welcomed in the apartment with a bottle of wine, some bread and a well stocked fridge, which we greatly appreciated. We didn't spend a lot of time with Mel (away the week of our stay) who was nonetheless very nice and a pleasure to talk with. William, Mel 's friend, was always available and very helpful when our car broke down. The apartment, located in the basement of a big house, is well located in a quiet residential area, close to shops and 2 minutes away from the subway that connects you directly to Manhattan. Speaking about the subway, it didn't bother us at all, even though it is running pretty close to the house. The bed and the sofa are comfortable. We also enjoyed the washer and dryer. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Sep 11 2015 |
Hi Phillippe, |
Review by: Fabrice C., Aug 09 2015 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 11 days |
This apartment totally matches the website description. The landlady is very nice and helpful. This accommodation is located in the basement of a big house, a 2-minute walk from the subway station and some stores. |
Review by: Jean Marie F., Jul 28 2015 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 11 days |
We rented Mel's apartment during 12 days in July. The owner is nice and welcoming. The place is OK, well located and quiet. The subway station is 5 minutes away (it takes 25 minutes to get to Times Square with the Q line). Shops are also a 5 minute-walk. The mini-fridge was stocked with yogurts, milk, cheese, butter, juices, cornflakes, bread and a bottle of wine. Lovely thought from Mel. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Aug 17 2015 |
Hi Jean-Marie, |
Review by: Kaye L., Jun 09 2015 From: Australia, Accommodation Rental: 14 days |
Mel was a fabulous 'host'- friendly, helpful and extremely welcoming. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Jun 13 2015 |
Hi Kaye, |
Review by: Jonathan Manuel C., May 04 2015 From: Uruguay, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
Excellent. Mel welcomed us with some snacks and a spotless apartment. It will surely be our first choice if we come back to New York. |
Review by: Colin P., Apr 21 2015 From: United Kingdom, Accommodation Rental: 8 days |
A very enjoyable stay was had by all. Very quiet, close to transport and a very lovely area which was quiet and perfect. I would highly recommend!!! The surprised items - including a bottle of wine - left for our arrival as an excellent welcoming touch! |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner May 20 2015 |
Hi Colin and Cameron, |
Review by: Anabel G., Apr 20 2015 From: Spain, Accommodation Rental: 3 days |
Wifi wasnt working. The rest was good. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Apr 20 2015 |
Hi Anabel, |
Review by: Valerie B., Apr 20 2015 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 11 days |
Very nice owner who was available if needed. Small and well laid out apartment located in the basement. Quiet neighborhood except for the nearby subway station (which was convenient after all!!) |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Apr 20 2015 |
Dear Valerie, |
Review by: Jonatan R., Apr 14 2015 From: Spain, Accommodation Rental: 8 days |
The apartment is very cozy and perfect for 4 people, it has two comfortable beds (one of which is a sofa bed) and all the utensils you will need during your stay. It is very well located in Brooklyn, next to a metro station (5 minutes walking). The owner is a lovely person, she is very helpful and always available. It's a shame that I don't speak better English, I would have loved to engage longer conversations with her: D. It is true that you can hear the metro a little bit at night, but nothing awful nor annoying, you can sleep very well. I will definitely stay there again and recommend it to my friends that come to New York |
Review by: Colin B., Mar 30 2015 From: United Kingdom, Accommodation Rental: 6 days |
Great basement apartment just a minute walk to Beverley Rd train stop. Shops & cafes/restaurants just up the road as well. Apartment was very comfortable and owner met us when we arrived, and had a bottle of wine waiting which was much appreciated! Also had laundry facilities and lots of guides/maps for NY. Prospect Park about 15 min walk away which would recommend. Street was also very nice with old wooden houses and very quiet. Would highly recommend. |
Review by: Marianela H., Feb 16 2015 From: Venezuela, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
The apartment is very well located, at only one block from the subway station. Wifi is very good and the temperature inside the apartment is excellent (we stayed there during the winter). My main concern was the safety of the neighborhood, but the truth is that it is very safe. It's very close to a shopping area with restaurants, pharmacies and food shops. I highly recommend the sweet chicken sandwich from the corner store called "father and son". I read other reviews where people complained about the noise of the train, but honestly we were so tired after our walks that we didn't even notice it. Mr. Mel is very kind and helpful, he cares about his guests, we were very happy with him. We were welcomed with food, bread, butter, cheese, yogurt, cereal, milk and WINE !!! A wonderful welcoming. Mr. Mel, without a doubt, we will be back!! We liked this place so much that we have already recommended it to our friends. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Apr 28 2015 |
Hi Marianela, |
Review by: Heather K., Feb 09 2015 From: United States, Accommodation Rental: 3 days |
Location was very convenient, less then a five minute walk to two subways as well as a nice grocery store! The owner was very flexible and personable he responded to our emails & phone calls leading up to our visit. He was great to work with as well as had some good food recommendations. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Feb 10 2015 |
Hi Heather, |
Review by: Amanda D., Jan 10 2015 From: Spain, Accommodation Rental: 10 days |
I've been with my friends in Mel's house 10 days on November. The apartment is perfect to spend a few days knowing the city. It's small but it has everything, even the queen size bed is better than mine. We have the subway, grocerie and supermarket just a five minutes walking distance. Mel couldn't be better with us, so friendly and kind. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Jan 20 2015 |
Hi Amanda, |
Review by: Emilie T., Oct 27 2014 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
The apartment is very well located, with the Q train nearby. The owner is very nice and kind and even bought us some groceries. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Nov 19 2014 |
Hi Emilie, It was a joy having you and your friends visit. The sounds of young people having fun is music to my ears. Glad you found us helpful and hope to be even more helpful on your (hopefully) next visit. |
Review by: Maria Luisa C., Oct 17 2014 From: Germany, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
We liked the apartment very much, clean, nice and in a very good area. Mr. Mell is a lovely person and was very attentive. We highly recommend it. Best regards |
Review by: Freddy G., Oct 03 2014 From: Venezuela, Accommodation Rental: 5 days |
My stay in this property was fantastic, I appreciate all the care and attention I got. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Oct 13 2014 |
Hi Freddy, |
Review by: Jean-paul L., Sep 29 2014 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 6 days |
adequate apartment, good location close to subway and stores, great bedding |
Review by: Janette M., Aug 23 2014 From: Australia, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
Building is old but quaint, apartment was cosy, owner very pleasant and accommodating. |
Review by: Marie-annick R., Aug 13 2014 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 11 days |
We were delighted with our stay. Mel was extremely friendly, cordial and concerned with our well-being. The apartment wasn't top of the range but definitely adequate for the rent and offered the charm of a personalized home. The bedding was excellent for the bed, much less so for the sofa bed. The residential neighborhood was pleasant; it was so convenient to have the subway so close by, it certainly made up for the inconvenience of the noise. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Aug 20 2014 |
Hi Marie-Annick, |
Review by: Italo C., Jul 18 2014 From: Colombia, Accommodation Rental: 17 days |
Very nice experience, the owner was very friendly. Very nicely located. |
Review by: Katherine L., Jul 08 2014 From: Belgium, Accommodation Rental: 15 days |
We had a very nice trip in Brooklyn, and Mel is an absolutely perfect host! We really felt welcomed, and we really felt at home! |
Review by: Danell U., Jun 15 2014 From: United States, Accommodation Rental: 9 days |
Probably the best decision I made for this trip was to stay in this apartment in Brooklyn. The street is beautiful with very nice houses and completely safe. Only a block to the subway! After a day in the city with the constant noise, it was so nice to step off the subway, round the corner of the street and enjoy a quiet street. Highly recommend The Tibetan Cafe on Cortelyou St. Just a block away along with several other restaurants in the area. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Jun 26 2014 |
Hi Danell, |
Answer by: New York Customer Service Jul 16 2014 |
Thanks for the review Danell. As mentioned in the description, there is a train that runs near the apartment and can be heard throughout the day, but runs less frequently during nighttime hours. We are glad you liked your stay and that the apartment was to your liking! |
Review by: Carole V., Apr 30 2014 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
STONG POINTS: |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner May 12 2014 |
Hi Carole, Franck, and Lily, |
Answer by: New York Customer Service May 27 2014 |
Hello Carole, Franck, and Lily, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and trip. As stated in the description, it is a basement apartment so the view is minimal. We let Mel know about your suggestion about redoing the floors. We appreciate feedback from our guests and we thank you! |
Review by: Jennifer D., Apr 11 2014 From: Germany, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
We spent a great time at the apartment. It was very lovely decorated and the owner was very nice and lovely. He was always there for any question. Great! |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Apr 16 2014 |
Many thanks for your kind review. It was lovely having you both and hope you can do it again sometime soon. Also, thanks for the invitation, I may just take you up on it. Stay well and have a wonderful summer. |
Review by: David R., Jan 05 2014 From: Spain, Accommodation Rental: 6 days |
Everything very nice and cozy. Mel, the host, is a charming man and willing to help for anything you need. They welcome you with food even for the first day. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Jan 08 2014 |
Dear David, |
Review by: Pascal L., Dec 30 2013 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 11 days |
The apartment perfectly matched the description we'd been given. Clean apartment, comfortable bed and useful little kitchenette, convenient for breakfast. One asset is how close it is to stores and restaurants. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Dec 31 2013 |
Bonjour Pascal, |
Review by: Claudia G., Nov 01 2013 From: Germany, Accommodation Rental: 8 days |
Good place to stay, we liked it! |
Review by: Tove H., Oct 27 2013 From: Estonia, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
We had a lovely stay at the apartment. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. We would love to come back here next time we are in NYC. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Oct 29 2013 |
Hi Tove, |
Review by: Yann V., Oct 25 2013 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 14 days |
I really enjoyed spending my vacation in Mel's apartment.. our host was pleasant, kind and uncomplicated throughout the stay. When we first arrived at the apartment, the bottle of wine and the scones were a really nice little bonus :) |
Review by: Sonia A., Oct 22 2013 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 10 days |
Spacious accommodation, close to subway and local stores, very functional. The neighborhood is superb and extremely quiet, it is really nice to walk along the nearby streets. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Oct 24 2013 |
Hi Sonia, |
Review by: Tariq B., Aug 19 2013 From: Canada, Accommodation Rental: 4 days |
The accommodation is as described in the ad with, as a bonus, the surprise to get a really rare welcome from the host, very kind and considerate. |
Review by: Terry H., Aug 05 2013 From: United States, Accommodation Rental: 5 days |
Me and my friends stayed 5 days in the apartment. Everything was perfect. The owner is very friendly and even bought us food and a bottle of wine before we arrived! |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Aug 05 2013 |
Hi Terry, |
Review by: Sylvie T., Jul 24 2013 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
We had a very nice stay, Mel is wonderful and very helpful. It was perfect to take the subway. Quiet enough at night, which is important to recover from our busy days. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Jul 28 2013 |
Hi Sylvie, |
Review by: Yannick L., Jul 20 2013 From: Canada, Accommodation Rental: 9 days |
The host lives on the premises and gave us a very warm welcome. A bottle of wine, juice, milk and fruit bread were waiting for us. The rental rate is fair. A bit dark but it's in the basement so it's normal. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Jul 25 2013 |
Hi Yannick, What fun it was having all you guys here in Brooklyn. So glad you had a great time and that New York Habitat was part of it. |
Review by: Sandra T., Jul 19 2013 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
We had a very nice welcome from the host, an absolutely delightful man. We really enjoyed your stay in New York thanks to the peace and quiet of this accommodation located in Brooklyn, after Manhattan hustle and bustle. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Jul 25 2013 |
Hi Sandra, Thanks so much for your review. It was my pleasure hosting you and would love to see you guys again. Best wishes for the rest of the summer. |
Review by: Montse R., Jul 04 2013 From: Spain, Accommodation Rental: 5 days |
The apartment is located in a pretty Victorian house very close to the subway. Nel's (the owner) attention was excellent. Two pros: the possibility to use the washing machine and the gym's machines. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Jul 12 2013 |
Ciao Montse, |
Review by: Uriel U., Jun 05 2013 From: United States, Accommodation Rental: 4 days |
I was very pleased with the apartment and the location, the subways is just around the corner and plenty of shops on the other direction, you can hear the subway when it goes by but it didn't bother me at all, the apartment is not close to some of the attractions but it didn't bother me. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Jun 07 2013 |
Hi Uriel, many thanks for your lovely review. It was my pleasure hosting you on your first trip to NYC. Looking forward to your next. |
Review by: Nadine K., May 30 2013 From: Germany, Accommodation Rental: 3 days |
Cute apartment! Exactly the same impression as from the photos so you can figure out what comes to you - Nice style in green, low ceiling, sufficient gadgets and even a half full fridge! We =2 persons from Germany, fell in love with the lovely vintage Dekoration for the First Sicht. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Jun 05 2013 |
Hi Nadine, |
Review by: Luciana D., May 27 2013 From: Brazil, Accommodation Rental: 5 days |
I stayed with a friend for a week and, to our necessities, the place was perfect. The location is extremely good, near the subway station and in a very quiet and pleasant street. There are shops nearby with a good range of cafés and restaurants. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner May 29 2013 |
Hi Luciana, |
Review by: Frederic L., May 10 2013 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
Thanks! thanks! thanks! to Mel who hosted and even helped us out a lot. We loved the accommodation, the neighborhood with the victorian houses, a genuine haven of peace after Manhattan's noisy days. The wifi was very useful. A plus: the Q line station less than a minute from the accommodation. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner May 25 2013 |
Frederic and family should be listed in the who's who of great guests. Absolutely loved having them. They were friendly, witty, and grateful for any help you offered. Their children were well-behaved and lovely to have around. Pleeeese come back soon. |
Review by: Hélène H., May 09 2013 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
Very nice stay. Very well situated close to subway and in a very pleasant street. The noise from the subway didn't bother us at all. Ideal with kids. Very warm welcome from Mel. Washing machine and dryer much appreciated. |
Review by: Armin B., Apr 20 2013 From: Germany, Accommodation Rental: 6 days |
Very nice and helpful hosts. The accommodation is in the basement. There's everything you need. The subway is 200m away so you're in Manhattan in 20 minutes. Food stores are also close by. Certainly one of the cheapest options to live in NY. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Apr 25 2013 |
Dear Armin, |
Review by: Christiane K., Apr 19 2013 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
The host is a charming man, a maths teacher, helpful and hospitable. For our arrival, there was a bunch of tulips, a bottle of good wine, coffee, fresh bread and cakes, butter, cheese, orange juice, milk, kellogg's, wifi... |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Apr 25 2013 |
Dear Christiane |
Review by: Stephanie L., Mar 19 2013 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much. Mel's welcome was very nice. It is one of the rental's main assets. The accommodation has all modern conveniences but in keeping with the price. Some noise from the nearby subway but it was bearable. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Mar 29 2013 |
I am so happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay, Stephanie. There is some noise from the subway behind the house (as stated in the description). Happily, it did not interfere with your holiday. |
Review by: Devora O., Feb 27 2013 From: United States, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
Great apartment and host. Had a lovely experience and would stay here again! |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Feb 27 2013 |
Thanks, Devora . My pleasure hosting you and hope to see you again. |
Review by: Kévin D., Feb 04 2013 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 11 days |
The host is a very nice person who answered all our questions. Some food was there for us on the first day for our arrival, very convenient! |
Review by: Gael B., Jan 21 2013 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 8 days |
The vacation rental is in a house that is located in a very pleasant and very quiet street, very close to the subway. The owner gave us a very warm welcome, he'd bought some bread, pastries, milk, fruit juice etc for us. He's really hospitable and very kind. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Jan 22 2013 |
Gael was the perfect guest and it was my pleasure hosting her. |
Review by: Diego Mauricio S., Dec 11 2012 From: Colombia, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
Excellent choice. The accommodation is perfect for 4, it is clean and comfortable and is equipped with all comforts such as Internet, washing machine, dryer, fridge, stove, heating and air conditioning. It is very well located half a block from a subway station. |
Review by: Valérie B., Nov 15 2012 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 9 days |
I would like to point out the owner Mel's extreme kindness and helpfulness. We communicated regularly prior to our arrival. Mel answered all the various questions I had. We had booked at the time of Hurricane Sandy and Mel immediately offered to postpone our trip for a few days if we could. We were greeted with muffins, a bottle of wine and a bunch of flowers, which touched us deeply. There was also bread, cheese, yoghurt, milk and cereals for the children. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Nov 28 2012 |
Dear Valerie, |
Review by: Megan G., Oct 17 2012 From: United States, Accommodation Rental: 3 days |
Three of us stayed at this apartment for 3 nights: my husband, my 9-year-old son, and myself. We can't say enough good things about Mel and about this apartment! Mel was a gracious and friendly host. We were greeted with a bottle of wine, a delicious loaf of garlic bread to accompany our dinner, and scones and other breakfast items for the next morning, so that we wouldn't have to go grocery shopping right away. |
Review by: Shaena D., Oct 14 2012 From: Canada, Accommodation Rental: 6 days |
Very kind and friendly fellow, an absolute sweetheart. Super helpful and thoughtful to us, and lives upstairs. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Oct 18 2012 |
Thanks, that is a good review. |
Review by: Grégory R., Sep 23 2012 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 14 days |
Everything was simply perfect, the host who rents out the accommodation is just ever so kind and gives us all the information we need. On top of that, he's always available if we need anything at all. |
Review by: Lara M., Aug 27 2012 From: Italy, Accommodation Rental: 10 days |
No negative comments on that regard! The owner has been very kind and nice! The apartment is located very close to a subway station and the furniture and decoration is adapted to those who like the vintage style!!! |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Sep 24 2012 |
Lovely guests! Fun to talk to and delightful to host. They left the studio in excellent shape. |
Review by: Laurence V., Aug 22 2012 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 4 days |
Mel is a truly delightful person, very welcoming. We will be happy to go back. |
Review by: Marie H., Jul 28 2012 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
The owner is great, extremely nice and helpful and the house is beautiful, with an amazing porch and back garden that I was encouraged to use and really appreciated. The basement room is okay, but could be cleaner, especially the curtains. The equipment is basic. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Jul 31 2012 |
While the studio is cleaned after each guest, I don't think the curtains have been washed. |
Review by: Philippe B., Jul 23 2012 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 5 days |
Extremely friendly host. |
Review by: Marcello V., Jun 13 2012 From: Italy, Accommodation Rental: 4 days |
This apartment has everything one needs, and more, even if at first sight it does not seem to. |
Review by: William C., Jun 07 2012 From: United States, Accommodation Rental: 2 days |
Great owner, great location near subway and restaurants. Tall renters beware, basement flat has low ceilings and beams--duck!--watch your head! |
Review by: Damion L., May 14 2012 From: United States, Accommodation Rental: 11 days |
Comfortable with a well rounded amount of amenities. Lighting in the bathroom could be a bit better - pretty dark in the shower! |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner May 19 2012 |
Thanks for the nice review. The shower is dark. I've tried putting a battery-operated light nearby, but it still leaves the shower kinda dark. I am working on it. |
Review by: Ralf S., May 09 2012 From: Germany, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
The pictures of the accommodation should be updated. The current state is different from the pictures. The accommodation is in the basement, that should also be mentioned. The owner is very kind and helpful. The owner could hire a cleaning lady and charge a fee for a final cleaning, then it would be clean. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner May 19 2012 |
Except for looking much larger in the photos, the studio is exactly as shown. Absolutely no different. The studio is always cleaned before each new client: sheets and towels changed, and bathroom cleaned with bleach. |
Review by: Patrick P., Mar 16 2012 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
Vacation rental located in Brooklyn, it's a choice we made and we do not regret it. 30 minutes away from Manhattan with the subway, it is not a disadvantage and it reflects on the price of the rent. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Mar 16 2012 |
Just heard from Patrick and Carmen. Arrived back home safely and wanted to thank me (again). They were lovely : we shared some good wine and interesting stories. They hope to visit again. |
Review by: A Guest, Mar 06 2012 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
An ideal vacation rental for those traveling on a small budget, with an owner who was simply exquisite (welcoming, understanding and nice) and who prepared some food and drink to welcome us. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Mar 06 2012 |
W. and friend were perfect guests. They were polite, clean, and seemed to have a wonderful time. They left the studio clean , with used sheets and towels set aside. Hope to have more like them. |
Review by: Serge C., Oct 05 2011 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 14 days |
Very welcoming owner - when we arrived, we found some shopping he'd done so we could have a meal straight away - decent vacation rental for a short stay, its location on basement level not very comfortable - we did like the location in a traditional house in a quiet, residential area where we could rest from NY bustle - the subway really close to the house is a plus, the noise from it is not a nuisance |
Answer by: New York Customer Service Oct 13 2011 |
the owner was grateful for these comments and will be sure to speak with the cleaners to ensure that the apartment is thoroughly cleaned and prepared prior to the start of each rental. |
Review by: Andrea P., Sep 12 2011 From: Italy, Accommodation Rental: 9 days |
We had a very good time!!! The owner really is a very nice and helpful person. The accommodation is as described; the location is ideal, the neighborhood is lovely, very quiet and very close to the subway. Manhattan is only 20 minutes away by subway. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Sep 12 2011 |
Lovely couple. Got them passes to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. They loved NYC, the apartment, and perhaps everything less the rain. They left the studio in wonderful condition. Very nice experience. |
Review by: Catherine G., Sep 04 2011 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 9 days |
We were happy with this vacation rental even if it's noisy at night (trains run closeby). |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Sep 04 2011 |
Well, due to the hurricane, they're still here, as my guests. Actually, they are both quite lovely and pre-hurricane, they seemed to have had a wonderful time. |
Review by: Daniel C., Aug 20 2011 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 10 days |
The apartment is located very close to a subway station, which is very practical for visiting New York and the surroundings. On the other hand, we could hear the trains at night but it didn't prevent us to sleep. The rent is also very interesting. |
Answer by: Accommodation Owner Aug 20 2011 |
A delightful family consisting of dad and two teen daughters. Expressed comfort with accommodations and delight with the neighborhood. |
Review by: Patricia W., Jun 07 2011 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
The vacation rental was perfect for this week's holiday, as it is away from Manhattan we could 'breathe', especially the kids, thanks to the garden. |
Review by: Simone K., Jun 01 2011 From: Germany, Accommodation Rental: 8 days |
My host was very kind. When I had questions, he was always very helpful. |
Answer by: New York Customer Service Jun 03 2011 |
Thank you very much for your review, Simone. We have shared all your comments with the apartment owner. He confirmed he checked the bathroom pipes and changed the shower curtain. |
Review by: A Guest, May 22 2011 Accommodation Rental: 5 days |
Excellent place to stay while visiting New York. Unique, beautiful and quiet neighbourhood. Location is good, doesn't thake long to Manhattan via subway. The host is very friendly, thrustworthy and helpful. Very cheap and nice way to stay in New York! |
Review by: Mickael D., May 05 2011 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 9 days |
The owner was very kind and we really felt welcome.We sincerely appreciated that he'd made some light shopping so we cold have a snack when we got to the apartment as it was late in the evening. A bunch of flowers and a bottle of red wine made us feel special. Sadly, I did not think that the studio was clean (kitchen and bathroom sink, carpet, shower, toilet). Some pieces of furniture were fallen apart (draw in kitchen). I honestly think the studio needs some light make over. I appreciate the rent was cheap in comparison with accomodation in other parts of New York and I had no problm with being in Brooklyn, but I do not believe that cleanliness has anything to do with the price. |
Answer by: New York Customer Service May 21 2011 |
Thank you for sharing your rental experience Mickael. We have conveyed all your comments to the accommodation owner who assured he will remedy that situation and will make some improvements to the studio apartment. We hope you'll keep good memories of New York and Brooklyn. |
Review by: Aude T., Nov 18 2010 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
We are really very happy with our experience through your service. |
Answer by: New York Customer Service Nov 18 2010 |
In the case a client needs a little time to make a final decision on booking an apartment they are interested in, owners may accept to hold the apartment's availability for 48 hours. |
Review by: Olivier T., May 03 2010 From: France, Accommodation Rental: 7 days |
We really did appreciate New York Habitat service (efficiency, speed, reliability) as well as the studio apartment that we rented: it was as described, the neighborhood was very nice with subway, stores and restaurants very near. |