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3 bedroom house just steps from the water and ferry in Red Hook
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Space | 1,200 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
3 br, 3 bath sunlit house on a very quiet street just 3 blocks from the water
Our adorable, bright house was newly renovated two years ago with the best appliances, a viking stove and double oven, Le Creuset cookware and Saarinen tables. Downstairs is a kitchen, dining and library in an open plan set up and upstairs are three bedrooms with two baths. The master bedroom has a fireplace and a private bath. The house was designed by Elizabeth Roberts one of NYC's top architects and interiors experts. And here she created a sunny, happy spot that will be the perfect place for your New York vacation.
Red Hook's geographical closeness to Manhattan, is offset by the lazy, laid-back vibe of the small-town community. The neighborhood offers local restaurants (no chains!) and a very friendly community. You can have your choice of jaunts to the city (only a ferry ride away) or stay local and enjoy intimate dining, drinking and shopping spots, where you'll most likely be ordering or buying from the owner. It's just a short walk to the water in two directions with more parks per capita than any other neighborhood in NYC. Wake up and walk down the block to Martha Stewart's favorite bakery, Baked, and get fresh made pastries and cappucinos.
Walk back a few blocks and you can take the Ferry to downtown Manhattan. One of the city's best groceries, Fairway, is also a short walk--go there and barbecue their amazing dry-aged steaks on our large back deck.
Or take a picnic to Valentino Pier and lay a blanket out on the grass facing the water and watch the sun go down over the Statue of Liberty. You won't believe Manhattan is just a short ride away.
About brandon holley
We are a family of three and have lived in Red Hook for 11 years. Our son was born here and we will never leave! I've worked in magazines and digital for years and my husband is a musician. Please feel free to ask us anything about the house.
brandon holley purchased this house in 2004
Why brandon holley chose Brooklyn
We walked in and just knew this was going to be our home, the sun pours in every afternoon and block is incredibly quiet. All the neighbors are friends and the kids all play together on summer afternoons. It's quaint and cool with lots of artists and musicians. When you go to a local restaurant, you'll probably end up meeting and making friends with the locals--we all know each other--which is quite unique in NYC!
What makes this house unique
Our spot is unique in the city in that it is so close to the water, you can actually smell the salt air when you walk out the front door if the wind is right. you can hear the ships blowing their horns and you feel a real part of NYC's important waterfront history. It's on a great street and is just a short block to the main area of red hook.
Amenities
Red Hook House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1200 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 8
- pets considered
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Adventure
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 3 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
,
tub
,
shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower
- The three baths are each unique. The downstairs bath has a large tub with a hand shower and stand up shower. The upstairs bathrooms are white tile and full of light.
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
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master -
1 king
corner room - 1 double
kids twin - 2 twin/ single
- Master Bedroom has a fireplace and a private bath. Get's morning light through four windows along the wall. The other two rooms get afternoon light and are simple in design with very comfortable mattresses and great down bedding.
- Books ...
- Games ...
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo ...
- Television
- Toys ...
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Massage
- Private Chef
Reviews
Excellent!
4.4/5 -
(12 traveler reviews)
Mislead
I do not like to write reviews, but I do so now to clarify some things in this listing that were misleading. The area of Red Hook Brooklyn may be up-and-coming, but what we experienced was still pretty shabby. I am sad to say this because the apartment looks so cute on the inside. Because of this feeling we did not spend much time in the neighborhood. Also the suggestion that the rental is close to a ferry stop is true ... but only if you want to be using it during IKEA store hours. We wanted to be in the city by 10am on Saturday and the ferry does not run that early. Without a ferry, the subway stations are far away and a walk through not very safe areas of Brooklyn. Please do your research and make sure you will be comfortable. I did read there are bus stops nearby, but we were unfamiliar with how to travel by bus in NY so we didn't want to try it. Maybe Brandon can make suggestions for future tenants on how and which bus to ride to where. Because of this we had to hail cabs to and from safe subway stops further away. Brandon was helpful when we needed her which was a good thing, but hopefully she will hire a new cleaning lady because the fridge was not emptied or cleaned from previous renter and the information book on the table was too dirty to even review. The bedrooms were acceptable, beds were comfortable, but closets and drawers were filled with personal items so little room for any unpacking. The bathrooms were another area that a new cleaning lady would hopefully make a positive impact. We do understand that this is a low cost option for a vacation in the city and the price was right for us. I just wish I had known these details so I would be able to plan in advance for additional cost and time for transportation.
Great Location in Brooklyn!
Great location and lots of space. Ferry was perfect to use on the weekend (for free) and the subway during the week. Plenty of parking and restaurants. Downstairs neighbors were not awesome but Brandon was easy to work with. Will definitely stay again.
Wonderful place. Comfortable, great location.
Brandon was kind, straightforward, and her place was awesome.
Red Hook delight
When I arrived early Brandon was absolutely gracious and helped get me settled in awaiting arrival of the rest of my family of 5 adults. Her home was spacious, clean and comfortable for 6 adults with a beautiful backyard and a gorgeous well-equipped "chef's" kitchen. Very convenient by ferry to Manhattan and to explore Red Hook. Highly recommend this reasonably priced alternative to other neighborhoods of Brooklyn or lower Manhattan.
Beautiful, cozy and spacious!
We had a wonderful time at this rental. Fun area, tons of space to gather and lounge and a truly beautiful home with an outdoor space. Would highly recommend!
Good proximity to NY
Renovated house in a neighborhood which seems to be evolving towards post industrial - foodies style. The kitchen was beautiful and well equipped. General cleanliness was acceptable
Map
to get to the city, you need to take the F line from smith-9th street which is either a 1-mile walk or a quick bus ride from the corner on the B61. Also you can take the New York Water Taxi to Pier 11 in lower Manhattan it leaves every 50 minutes and just takes 15 minutes to the city and is only 4 blocks from the house. Here’s the info:
https://www.nywatertaxi.com/ikea
Photos
Rates & Availability
Red Hook House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$400
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Additional information about rental rates
| Property Damage Protection | $99 |
| Pet Fee | $100 |
| Cleaning | $150 |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available
- Unavailable
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