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Beautiful 2 Bedroom Brownstone Suite
| Sleeps | 5 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 900 sq. ft. |
| Property type | apartment |
| Minimum Stay | 5 nights |
Overview
2 bedrooms, full bathroom, sleeps 5
Experience luxury and the soul of Brooklyn in a beautiful brownstone apartment! This deluxe suite has two bedrooms adorned with pre-war details, including stained glass, parquet wood floors, and exquisite fire place mantels. 8ft windows reveal splendid views of the garden and waterfall in the back. The apartment is located on a quiet tree lined block, proposed for historical landmark, in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse neighborhoods in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Direct TV, wireless internet, microwave, fresh linens and towels, cooking utensils, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, shampoo, and soap are all provided.
Located in the Heart of Brooklyn! Take advantage of our location by exploring the charm and diversity of our own vibrant neighborhood, and our close proximity to artistically prolific neighborhoods like Dumbo, and Williamsburg. You'll see each neighborhood offers it's own unique charm, no more than a 10-15 minute cab ride away!
The 2,3,4, and 5 express subways to Manhattan all stop at Franklin Ave (just a 5 minute walk away). It's a 15 minute ride to Wall St, and 25 minutes to Union Square, and 30 minutes to Grand Central Station.
There is street parking available in front of our building.
Nearby Amenities: Our local grocery store 'Bob &Betty's' is just a 5 minute walk away on Franklin Ave, and Nam's Corner store (2 blocks away) has the best produce. The Grand Army Plaza Farmer's Market is fun to visit on the weekends, and there are several specialty stores a few blocks away in Park Slope where you can buy specialty cheeses and breads.
Laundromat: half a block away, offering very affordable full drop off service.
Pharmacy: on Franklin Ave, just 2 blocks away.
Wine Store: Franklin Ave, 2 blocks away
Coffee shops on Franklin Ave: Pulp & Bean, Breuklyn, Little Zelda's.
From the Caribean jerk chicken to the hipster hang outs like Franklin Park, the neighborhood offers diversity at its best. The selection of restaurants around our apartment is very diverse, all very affordable, and most of them deliver if you feel like chilling out for a night: Bombay Masala (Indian), Catfish (Southern), Chavella's (Mexican), Silver Rice (Japanese Fusion).
Fun Stuff.... Local Attractions!: The beautiful Brooklyn Botanical Gardens should not be missed, just a 10 minute walk from the apartment (free on Tuesdays)! Check out the free concerts at Prospect Park, along with the drum circle on Sunday afternoons at 'Drummer's Grove' (southwest corner).
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is just one subway stop to Atlantic Ave, where you can see world renowned artists performing music and dance along with the local artist's scene at BAM cafe.
Brooklyn Museum is just a 10 minute walk away offering free concerts by local artists the first Saturday of every month.
The Tabernacle Church has a very lively service on Sundays. Witness the neighborhood community of worship, and experience a welcoming & friendly dose of cultural immersion.
Payment is accepted via the secured Homeaway site. Save $50 processing fee/ administration if you pay with e-check.
About Krista Kujat
Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, I moved to NY in 2000 to pursue my passion for acting in film & theatre. I fell in love with Brooklyn, and I dreamt of one day owning a brownstone. That dream became a reality 5 years later. I'm an avid world traveller & always appreciate staying in non-toursity, local neighborhoods, so it gives me a lot of joy to create a space for visitors to discover, enjoy the soul of my neighborhood. Several films have since been shot at this location, and I still get requests for film shoots here. Come experience the charm & write your own adventure in Brooklyn!
Krista Kujat purchased this apartment in 2005
Why Krista Kujat chose Brooklyn
I love the charm of old brownstones, and this particular building had the rare details in tact, stained glass windows, gorgeous wood details that are often destroyed when buildings are renovated. The location, just a 5 minute walk from the subway was also a no-brainer!
What makes this apartment unique
Gorgeous pre-war details, 14 foot ceilings, old world charm.... hipster neighborhood... just a 5 minute walk to the subway!
Amenities
Crown Heights Apartment Accommodation and Amenities
- apartment
- 900 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 5
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Town
- Adventure
- Air Conditioning
- Basic Soaps
- Broadband Access
- Ceiling Fans
- Filtered Water
- Free Long Distance
- Hair Dryer
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- Paper Towels
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Parking On Street
- Shampoo
- Telephone
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Freezer
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Room
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
- The bathroom is equipped with plush towels, a hair dryer, fragrant bubble bath, body wash and shampoo.
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 double
- The master bedroom has a queen sleigh bed that sleeps 2 people. The second bedroom has a full size bed, and a gorgeous view of the garden in the backyard. There is an additional twin futon used as a seating area in the dining room, converts to a twin bed for a 5th person. Top quality linens are provided.
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Television
- Video Library
- Low Allergen Environment
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- coin laundry
- live theater
- museums
- pond
- restaurants
- synagogues
- antiquing
- horseback riding
- paddle boating
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- laundromat
- cycling
- roller blading
Reviews
Excellent!
4.7/5 -
(75 traveler reviews)
Quiet, comfortable and charming place. Convenient to subway and great restaurants.
We enjoyed our stay here! It was spacious and had everything we needed. Parking was easy and subways were convenient. Krista was very responsive to our questions. Banana bread upon arrival was a nice touch!
Brownstone Experience
We loved staying at this brownstone apartment! The experience was unique and we felt like native Brooklyn citizens. Convenient location, plenty of food choices in the area! We had bagels ant Nagel's bagels every morning ...
Great communication with Krista, she was very helpful with whatever questions we had. We loved the banana bread, milk and orange juice she left for us when we arrived first.
The photos don''t lie!
When I saw the photographs of this apartment I immediately loved it. Well, in reality it''s as charming as the photographs promis. We had a wonderfull time in New York and in this apartment!
Perfect Brooklyn Retreat Close to Manhattan
Our family of four found this host and apartment to be perfect for our first big NYC trip. The reservations and check in were seamless. Krista's detailed directions from La Guardia were perfect. The Brownstone has so much character and history-a nice change from our 1990s home. We spent most days, eating the yummy bread, taking a short walk to the large Franklin street subway and finding ourselves easily in Manhattan by 9am. We returned around 8-9pm to walk the short distance comfortably after dark, stopping by Bob and Betty's grocery, Joe and Sal's pizzeria ( south of Eastern pkway-we stumbled on it by accident and love it),o the Brooklyn Winery for a bottle of wine on the walk home. We would eat and discuss the day's adventure around the kitchen table and retire to our personal spaces for some alone time-much needed after so many hours together and IMPOSSIBLE to get in a hotel room. I spent my time reading the many local and tourist books that Krista has for guests. We all slept great in our beds and the kitchen and bathroom had all that we needed. The apartment is on a quiet street, yet only 1/2 block from Franklin Ave commerce. We spent one day in Brooklyn after we dropped off our laundry at the corner launder; very reasonable and 24 hour service. Short walk to Botanical gardens (free Tues) and Prospect park; longer but very interesting walk to Brooklyn/Manhattan bridges/DUMBO. This walk took us through countless different neighborhoods with their different personalities. We enjoyed Catholic mass around the corner on Sterling- I will always remember the inspirational homily by Father St. Charles and his kindness in speaking with us personally. We found New Yorkers to be very helpful with directions and open to talking about their thoughts of the city. I found the city to be cleaner, less crowded, and feel safer than I expected. If you are new to the subway, recommend reading the MTA directions. Try to attempt your 1st turnstile entry during a quiet time with a station attendent near-my spouse and daughter locked their cards the first time. After that, it was easy travelling and we were so comfortable with the subway that we reversed Krista's directions to return to the airport for our early morning flight-just check the subway schedule as the early am trains run less often. We did so much in 6 days, but need to go back to do more. Thank you so much Krista for the lovely place to call our NYC
2 bedroom brownstone suite
Our stay in November over the Thanksgiving holiday was great! This is a 2nd floor/private suite, very clean and comfortable. Walking distance to subway, grocery store, coffee shops and restaurants. Quiet and in a residential neighborhood. You won't be disappointed. Owner (Krista) was easy to work with and went out of her way to make sure our stay was everything we had hoped it would be. We took the subway into Manhattan almost every day-took a cab only when time was limited. We have already recommended this place to other friends and family. Thank you, Krista, for a really awesome first visit to New York! Hope to visit again! Full time residents/neighbors very friendly and provided helpful information-a big thank you to them as well.
Beautiful!
We loved this beautiful home. Krista made the process simple, and the information about the area was very useful and appreciated. The location is perfect for the metro, and the shops.
Map
686 Park Place is located just 5 minutes walking from the 2,3,4 & 5 subways, all of which run express into Manhattan. The 4 or 5 subway will take you to Wall St in just 15 minutes!
The beautiful Brooklyn Botanical Gardens should not be missed, just a 10 minute walk from the apartment (free on Tuesdays)! Check out the free concerts at Prospect Park, or go paddle boating on the park's lake, just a 15 minute walk from the apartment. Our famous local diner is a must: Tom's Restaurant. You won't be disappointed by the endless selection of pancakes, not to mention the impeccable service.
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is just one subway stop to Atlantic Ave, where you can see world renowned artists performing music and dance along with the local artist's scene at BAM cafe.
From the Caribbean jerk chicken to the hipster hang outs like Franklin Park, the neighborhood offers diversity at its best. We're located on a quiet street lined with historical landmark brownstones.
Other Activities: Shopping
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Rates & Availability
Crown Heights Apartment Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly * | Event | ||||
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My Standard Rate
5 night minimum stay
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$235
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$1,350
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$4,000
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Additional information about rental rates
| Refundable damage deposit | $500 |
| Optional Administration Fee | $50 |
Payment is accepted via the secured Homeaway site. Save $50 processing fee/ administration if you pay with e-check.
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available
- Unavailable
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