Lovely, Spacious 3BR Carrol Gardens Apt. Minutes to Manhattan

• A gem in Carroll Gardens

  A gem in Carroll Gardens

  • Guest connecticut traveller
  • Date of stay 03/17/13
  • Review Submitted 04/04/13
  My husband and I stayed in this lovely, spacious apartment for 9 days in March. It was one of the nicest apartments we have ever stayed in, and we travel a lot, opting for apartments whenever possible. First of all, the neighborhood is absolutely charming, full of an ever-growing number of excellent small restaurants as well as bakeries and Italian specialty stores that have been there forever...a foodie's paradise, with great shopping as well. (Try Lily, up towards the northern end of Court Street,) The old brownstones make for lovely streetscapes, and it's an easy walk over to Park Slope if you want to explore another picturesque neighborhood. The listing photos were very accurate, but the apartment was even better than we thought it would be...and we had high expectations! It was immaculately clean. Being on the third (top) floor meant that there were wonderful high ceilings which added to the sense of spaciousness, and we enjoyed the exercise going up and down We had guests one night who found the bedroom off the dining room very comfortable, and having two baths is a real luxury. The apartment is beautifully furnished and supremely comfortable; the modern, well-designed kitchen has top of the line appliances and is very well-equipped. We also appreciated the impressive library. The owner was a pleasure to deal with as well. Thank you, Megan!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Perfect for a New York trip

  Perfect for a New York trip

  • Guest David
  • Date of stay 02/18/13
  • Review Submitted 02/26/13
  We (two teenagers and their father) stayed here for a week and had a wonderful time seeing the sights of New York City, including ice skating on Central Park. We were very glad we based ourselves in this lovely apartment and not an anonymous hotel in Manhattan. Megan is a friendly and reliable host, the apartment is extremely comfortable and well equipped, the boys enjoyed the distant sight of the downtown Manhattan skyline from the roof, and the faint sound of the F train rattling by was perfectly atmospheric. Court Street is relaxed with some excellent restaurants, delis, shops, a park. We had fun watching a college basketball game one evening just up the road at St Frances College and eating cheesecake at Junior's Diner - classic Brooklyn. We'd love to go back one day.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

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• Four Floors Up

  Four Floors Up

  • Guest bobotto
  • Date of stay 02/09/13
  • Review Submitted 02/18/13
  Well worth the climb - both the listing location description and photos accurately portrayed the location as well as the appearance. The space was well designed with the kitchen, two baths and master closet having the appearance of a recent renovation done w quality materials throughout. I was also impressed and surprised with the quantity of bath linens and bath products that were available as well as plenty of heat - all of which were missing in our last VRBO stay in Carroll Gardens in early November2012. The property was definitely clean and well maintained. The owner was very informative and thorough regarding details that would make our stay there as well as in the area a positive experience. In addition, since our flight was scheduled for the afternoon after Blizzard Nemo, she made an extra attempt to arrive in the city ahead of the storm in order to be there for our arrival. Definitely would recommend this property to a friend or relative. Great restaurants in the immediate area to recommend: Buttermilk Channel, Prime Meats, Frankes plus the Court Street Grocer next door for coffee and breakfast. Actiivities for us revolve around art and music so would recommend the Brooklyn Museum, the Barclay Center (attended a concert there) plus you're in close proximity to the Metro for the Manhattan museums.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Fabulous

  Fabulous

  • Guest Candice
  • Date of stay 12/07/12
  • Review Submitted 12/21/12
  This apartment was truly the highlight of our trip to New York. Brother lives close by and we had three generations, with the youngest 6 years old. It felt like a European flat, luxurious, but unpretentious. It was a joy to wake up, drink coffee and to feel like we had to rush out of a small hotel room. The grocery stores and restaurants within the neighborhood were top notch. Megan was great to deal with and we will recommend everyone we know to stay here when visiting the city.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• A stylish Sanctuary near many pleasures

  A stylish Sanctuary near many pleasures

  • Guest J&B
  • Date of stay 10/23/12
  • Review Submitted 11/04/12
  My wife and I and another couple spent 5 nights and days in this lovely patch of Brooklyn. The neighbourhood is easy-going and so friendly, with a mix of all people, families strolling with their kids, their dogs, and lots of warm greetings tween neighbours. The cafes and popular restaurants are of a high-quality and so much more affordable than Manhattan. After an uber-stimulating trip into that intensity, we instantly relaxed as we got back to Carroll Gardens, conveniently located a 20-minute ride from mid-town on the F-Train. What a great way to travel. Our fave early day spot was Le Petit Café which opens at 6am and fills with folks grabbing coffees or full meals. And what a beautiful main dining area. It's a fantasy courtyard fresh and full of natural light. Our 2 best dinner spots are within a few yards of the apartment. Buttermilk Channel, where on our first night we sat at the communal table with locals who made us feel instantly like best friends, was a highlight. It was a Tuesday and 'byob' night so we lugged in some great wine bought at a terrific wine store (Fat Cat wines) nearby and shared it with our tablemates. The food is exceptional. A lovely surprise was on our last night as about a block away we discovered Luna Rosso, a cozy place with wood-burning pizza ovens and feasted on lemon gnocchi, grilled veggies, eggplant parmigiana...and oh yeh...yummy pizza at the end. Our waiter, Andrea took over and ordered for us. Wow! Our timing in New York saw us just escaping on the last flights to Canada before Hurricane Sandy struck. Our landlady Megan is such a considerate person. She called us to suggest we should be aware of the pending storm which we are so grateful to her for. Okay, the apartment. It's up these steep, narrow stairs...but the climb is worth it. You enter a high-ceilinged home with lots of room, windows looking down on a charming streetscape and in the distance, some Manhattan skyline twinkling away. It's quite precious. The sounds of the burrough are perfect, laughter, few beeps, and occasionally the far-away sound of the F train rolling along. It's a De Niro movie atmosphere, a bit Woody Allen too. We felt very comfy indeed. It was perfect privacy separation for us two couples as the bedrooms are at opposite ends with a big communal area to lounge around. The kitchen is well-appointed and handsome though admit that it was just the fridge for beer and wine for us, as the streets beckoned for all our nourishment. It's apparent that

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• nice appartment to stay in Brooklyn

  nice appartment to stay in Brooklyn

  • Guest François
  • Date of stay 08/03/12
  • Review Submitted 08/24/12
  This appartment is great ,very cosy and well equiped, we are a family of 5 and it was very comfortable. The neighborhood is a very nice place and perfect for a family ( great restaurants, grocer's shop and more...). Megan was very helpful and gave us lots of information about the area. It was not our first say in new york but it was the best! Highly recommended !

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Summer Vacation

  Summer Vacation

  • Guest Linda
  • Date of stay 07/10/12
  • Review Submitted 08/10/12
  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Court Street apt. Location is great. Easy walk to the subway, and great restaurants within walking distance. The apartment is lovely! Very spacious and modern, but charming! The dining/living room area is open with lots of space for relaxing after a big day in the city! We made frequent runs to the deli across the street, and Court Street Grocers downstairs has wonderful pastries and sandwiches. We look forward to staying here again! I also highly recommended you to our friends that live in Manhattan, with family in Oklahoma City. Thanks, Linda & family from Oklahoma

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Location, location, location

  Location, location, location

  • Guest Mary Ellen and John
  • Date of stay 01/29/12
  • Review Submitted 07/24/12
  There are so many great features about this property, but the adage from the world of real estate that sums up this wonderful Carroll Gardens apartment -- it's location -- is its biggest selling point. You will be literally walking distance to some of Brooklyn's best restaurants, parks, cutest shops and subway to Manhattan. But you may not venture far from this apartment on Court St because everything you could possibly want or need is minutes away. The photos don't due justice to this spacious, charming home. The kitchen is well stocked with top of the line equipment and cookware. And, while you're relaxing after a day of sightseeing and great food, you can enjoy the funny and very enjoyable novels and short story of the apartment's owner. Speaking of Megan, we found her helpful and always reachable, but not intrusive. The only drawback for some could be the narrow staircase and three flights of stairs, but if you're able, this top-floor apartment is well worth the climb!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Cool Apartment in a Hot Neighborhood

  Cool Apartment in a Hot Neighborhood

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 06/26/12
  • Review Submitted 07/02/12
  We spent five nights at the apartment in 90+degree weather and the a/c units were wonderful. The apartment is set up great for the six people we had staying together and we loved chilling out there every night. Beautiful kitchen and baths as well as very spacious living room area. The neighborhood is filled with wonderful restaurants and shops, and using the F train to get into the city was very quick and convenient. Next time we visit Carroll Gardens we will definitely book this apartment.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Fabulous week in New York

  Fabulous week in New York

  • Guest Andy
  • Date of stay 06/18/12
  • Review Submitted 07/01/12
  What a great place to stay if visiting New York,having previewed many apartments, liked the sound of this one and wasn't disappointed.It is in a perfect location and within easy travel distance of Manhatten,got a weekly subway/bus passwhich was invaluable with the local station nearby.Made getting around so easy and cheap. Also got the New York pass which saved us money over the week as gives you entry to 70 attractions. The apartment is spacious and has everything you need (even the hairdryer worked better than mine!)plenty of towels and a kitchen with all the pots and pans you could need,although we ate out every evening in the local restaurants of which there are plenty to choose from,apart from one night when we had a fantastic pizza the size of a somberero from a local takeaway. I felt at home the moment we arrived and Megan,who was there to meet us, is really friendly and helpful and even arranged a taxi pickup from the airport. I would highly recommend this property to friends and family and if I returned would definately stay there again.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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$200/night for 2, $25/night for each additional. Maximum 6 adults.  
5 night minimum.
Negotiable rates for longer stays.
$125 cleaning fee.
$200 deposit to secure reservation.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.