Brooklyn holiday apartment

We were really looking forward to our stay in NYC and we were not disappointed!
The apartment was superb, really clean, well presented and very stylish. The interior design was so well thought out, there was everything there that we could have possibly needed and more. The funky "urban chic" of the decor meant we felt as if we were the stars of our own US TV series! The apartment was really quiet, peaceful and the bed comfy..... we always had a good night's sleep after a busy day seeing the sights.
Debbie is a superb hostess. She answered any question we had before our visit promptly. The booking process was straight forward, everything went like clockwork. How nice it was to book somewhere and have no hidden extra charges! Debbie helped us arrange our taxi ride to and from the airport and was full of helpful advice to make our stay a success. After a long and tiring transatlantic flight it was so nice to be greeted so warmly and genuinely.
Macon Ave is a really good street in an up and coming neighborhood. Anyone we met had a smile and a kind hello for us. The apartment is only a short walk from Utica Ave subway station. The A Train is really reliable and a short ride into Manhattan, stay on it and it will take you all the way to Central Park and the Upper West Side. If you stay out late a taxi ride back is only $20 including tip.
We can't wait to go back to NYC and when we go we will make Bedstuybelle our first choice of somewhere to stay.

John & Nick

The flat is spotless, spacious, quiet at night (!), well-equipped and well-located (with fast access to both Manhattan and JFK airport) and Debbie is lovely (she really does provide you with dinner on the first night!). We greatly enjoyed our nine nights there and recommend it with enthusiasm, particularly to those who have spent some time in New York previously.

For some, however, it may not be ideal. Party ragers and first-time visitors may feel they are missing out on some of the Manhattan buzz if they do not locate themselves in the heart of the city. Local shopping is poor, though Debbie can point you to a good supermarket a couple of subway stops away. The lighting in the bathroom could be a lot brighter. And part (the first part) of the walk from the subway station, while safe, is distinctly scruffy.

For us, these were very minor drawbacks. We found it an excellent place to stay. Highly recommended.

Three Australians spent 9 nights at this fantastic apartment. it is exactly as pictured and YES Debbie did have a meal prepared for us on arrival. Located just 7 blocks from Utica Station, the express A train has you in the heart of Manhatten in approximately 30 minutes. We found the subway great (having been to NYC twice before and not used it) and easy to navigate - certainly get a 7 day MetroCard for unlimited trips at $27.
The neighborhood is friendly with a great new cafe just 1 block away named Orchid Cafe - the staff were friendly and welcomed us back each day! On our walk to the subway we were greeted and treated as neighbours. There are plenty of Grocery stores within walking distance and for more intense shopping get off the subway at Nostrand (1 stop from Utica). If you arrive at night don't be put off by what you see - daylight has this suburb in a totally different perspective.
For several days the New York weather turned bitterly cold, the apartment was warm and inviting despite the cool outside.
Debbie was very helpful and responded to text messages and emails promptly. There is an ample supple of tourist information in the apartment and this was great. Debbie took time on our last night to come downstairs and talk with us for over an hour about our stay and asked for feedback on the apartment. It was an absolute pleasure to deal with her.
For a unique insight into what it is like to live in Brooklyn and New York I would highly recommend Bed Stuy Belle. We would certainly stay here again!