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Historic brownstone living - understated elegance

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Brooklyn, NY
  • Place, Bridge Street AME Church
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Macon Branch Brooklyn Public Library
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Brooklyn Children's Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

About this property

Historic brownstone living - understated elegance

Top floor, private apartment, lots of windows and light, very comfortable and cozy, very close to the metro, 20 minutes into downtown brooklyn, 25 minutes to lower manhattan. Local attractions: brooklyn museum, botanical gardens, prospect park, atlantic yards, dumbo, barclay's arena, atlantic center shopping, atlantic ave specialty boutiques: furniture, fragrance, clothing, restaurants. Plenty of local sites, restaurants, bars. Sleeps 2, 1 Queen sz bed and private bath

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3842294
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Brooklyn

Located in Brooklyn, this holiday home is in the city centre. South Street Seaport and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit 5th Avenue and Times Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Barclays Center Brooklyn or Madison Square Garden. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Brooklyn, NY

What's nearby

  • Bridge Street AME Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Macon Branch Brooklyn Public Library - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Weeksville Heritage Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Billy Holiday Theater - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Brooklyn Children's Museum - 8 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Brooklyn Nostrand Avenue Station - 3 min drive
  • Utica Av. Station - 6 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Trad Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪DeepDive BK - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Milk & Pull - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sergio's Pizza - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic brownstone living - understated elegance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic brownstone living - understated elegance?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Historic brownstone living - understated elegance located?

Located in the heart of Brooklyn, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Barclays Center Brooklyn. Prospect Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Utica Av. Station is 6 minutes by foot and Ralph Av. Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful room, wonderful location, wonderful hosts. All in all, a wonderful experience.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinthia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
It was great hosting Corinthia, they left the space neat and clean. I would certainly recommend to anyone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Bedstuy

Perfect location for the authentic Bedstuy experience. Gorgeous block accessible to all things beautiful and lovely in this historic part of BK
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benita T.

Lovely unique home in a great location

This was a great find in an up and coming location. There were great restaurants within walking distance and alittle convenience store for drinks and snacks close by. The subway is about 3 short blocks and we had good luck getting ride-share cars quickly as well. Most of all, Desmond and Rodney were great hosts and we were very comfortable. We will definitely stay here again on our return visits if it's available.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
It was a pleasure to host Benita. They were friendly and communicate well their wishes. Thanks guys and we hope to see you again sometime soon. Happy Holidays to you all. Desmond and Rodney
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort in Bed=Sty

We enjoyed our visit and the convenience of neighborhood businesses for groceries, pizza, coffee/breakfast and parking. We only wish the TV was set higher than the footboard of the bed!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Brooklyn Location!

Nice Clean true Brooklyn property. The bed was comfy, the bathroom was bigger than imagined and the subway is only a 5 - 10 minute walk (depending how fast you walk). and about a 30 minute A express train to the city. It's a safe neighborhood with a good selection of food nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the neighborhood, I loved the quietness of the property. Desmond and Rodney are great host. If you want to experience the true Brooklyn, this location is perfect, it has a great mixture. Multiple stores near by as well as transit opportunities, stay here and you can get your slice of New York Pizza right on the corner! Wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value for money in a lovely neighbourhood

Really enjoyed our 4 night stay in the property - it made a great base to explore NYC. Easy to access via the subway, only a 10min walk to the nearest station (Utica Ave on the A/C line). Some lovely local restaurants, I'd definitely recommend Peaches and Saraghina's. Desmond was very accommodating even when we arrived at 2.30am thanks to the joys of JFK's immigration queues! Would definitely stay here again...
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
It was a pleasure hosting Robin and guest. They were friendly and left the space clean. I would certainly recommend Robin to anyone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolles kleines Apartment

Für ein paar Tage in NYC richtig toll! Gute Anbindung: In 30 Minuten mit der U-Bahn mitten in Manhattan. Wer es so richtig „wie in New York“, weit ab vom Touristentroubel mag, ist hier genau richtig.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, affordable and convenient

This apartment is lovely and located on a quiet street but close to restaurants and bars. Very short walk to the metro. Super comfortable apartment but there is no kitchenette or anything. Just a mini fridge. We would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sriganesh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

Comfortable, spacious and elegantly appointed room. Can get warm because it is on the top floor but the A/C was very effective. The hosts were wonderful and very prompt with their communication. My only suggestion is to improve the WiFi - it can get a little sluggish in the evenings.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay in Brooklyn

My husband and I enjoyed staying at this property. Our room was spacious enough for two people and had all the necessities. This property is old and has lots of personality, it’s a big room with tall ceilings and great urban view from three windows. Rodney is very friendly, hospitable and provides great advice about the neighborhood. This property is conveniently located in 10 min walk to the metro station. We would definitely recommend this place and will keep it in mind for our future trips to NY.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
A remarkable couple and great guests. Nina and husband was the perfect guests, friendly and left the place very clean. Thanks Guys and hope you had a great stay. Rodney
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just lovely

Accommodation was fine, local area was safe with coffee and restaurants to choose from, travelling in and out of NY takes about 10 minutes to walk to station and 15 minutes on the train. Rodney and Desmond helpful, informative and friendly Would stay again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I left my heart in Bed-Stuy

A one week stay in this beautiful brownstone was just what I needed. The room was large, comfortable and convenient. Despite the sweltering heat of summer, the overhead fan and cooling system in the room made for enough air to circulate throughout the room. And, it was just a few blocks from my daughter's apartment as well! I will most certainly return to this welcoming home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Suite!

The apartment was a perfect place for us to stay for a few days during our transition to a new apartment. The space is a great size it’s more like a private hotel suite. The place was clean had amazing pillows and little touches like the best smelling hand soap ever and an iron. There’s a good amount of food spots to eat/order from. Also parking wasn’t that difficult to find even at night. All in all it was great spot to stay. The hosts would always respond promptly to any of our questions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Review

Good
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute apartment in Brooklyn

We stayed here for 5 nights and were amazed by the apartment and also by the friendliness of the owners! We landed late and even though the owners were not present to hand the keys because they had an appointment they arranged everything for us to get them easily. The bed plus the 2 leisure armchairs in the apartment are super comfortable (so sad we couldn’t take them with us ^^ ). The fridge is big enough to hold water and some basics for a week. Everything is clean and the street is quiet. There are several train stations and shops for daily supplies close by (5-10min walking). A great starting point for the strolls through the city!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Boris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very comfortable place to stay in Brooklyn

The owners Desmond and Rodney are very nice, pleasant, and accessible. They were extremely helpful and accommodating with our early arrival and late departure. The place is clean, sunny, and comfortable. The location was perfect for us - a short walk to the subway station - with fast access to JFK airport and Manhattan. Plenty of places to eat or shop for basics are also nearby. We would not look any further for a place to stay next time we visit NYC.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia A.

Nice neighborhood - great location

Desmond and Rodney’s apartment is clean, comfortable and private. It’s also located on a surprisingly quiet street of attractive brownstones. There are quaint coffee shops and a few bars and bistros all within an easy walk. The subway is 4 blocks away and allows easy access to anywhere you want to go. Lower Manhattan is about a 20 minute ride - Columbus circle and midtown about 35 on the A/C. Parking was easy (another pleasant surprise) and Check In was simple. Desmond was responsive and helpful. We had a fantastic trip and highly recommend this cute and comfortable apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Wonderful Stay

We really enjoyed our stay! The brownstone building was lovely and the facilities were spacious, clean and comfortable. Location only a short walk from busses and subway. Highly recommended! Thanks Rodney & Desmond
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Iñaki M.

Muy buena experiencia

Lo mejor la cama. Aunque estaba próximo a la entrada del metro, se tarbaba 30 minutos en llegar a Manhatan.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinna C.

Sunny room on a charming street

We enjoyed our stay here immensely. The room is situated in a brownstone on a street of brownstones. The room had tall windows and was bright and sunny. We loved the sheets, the towels, and the water pressure. Desmond and Rodney were pleasant and available. We loved the shops and restaurants nearby (Natural Blend was our favorite), but it was also just a few blocks to get to the subway to Manhattan. We highly recommend this spot as comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
It was amazing hosting Corinna, they were friendly and such a joy to have in our home. Please visit again. Thanks Desmond and Rodney
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Very charming.

Really enjoyed this space: private, quiet, comfortable and charming. Close to Metro, close to amenities and allowed us to explore Brooklyn as well as Manhattan.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the authenticity of being able to stay in the neighborhood of brooklyn. Close to the trains and buses.lots of Bodegas and restaurants around. Very comfy and clean room.we will definitely be staying again next time we vist NYC.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Comfortable and convenient

Comfortable stay that had all the amenities I could possibly need. Access to a kitchen. Easy walk to transportation. Bed is comfortable. Owners very responsive to questions. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
It was a pleasure hosting Mary, she was the perfect guest. I do hope you had a wonderful stay. Thanks Desmond and Rodney

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Hosted by Desmond Prince/ Rodney Hughes

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