At the heart of the Cobble Hill historic district, we are offering since 2006 the spacious parlor floor apartment of our 1840 house, styled to give a mid-19th century feeling with modern amenities. Our street is tree-lined and quiet, yet merely a block away you'll find restaurants and cafes, movie theaters, antiques shops, all kinds of gourmet and Italian food stores, and more.
The apartment is ideal for parents visiting their children or grandchildren in the neighborhood, for business travellers or as a base to explore New York. Midtown Manhattan is 20 minutes away by subway. The kitchenette is fully equipped. With its 12' ceilings and original stencils appearing through the colored plaster, the parlor conjures up the romantic charm of the Greek Revival period. Its earth tones make for a restful decor after a day out.
Accommodation
The studio apartment is a spacious and bright
room overlooking the quiet backyard garden. Adjacent to it is a sitting
room that can be rented additionally to form a suite. An extra bed is
available in that room (twin size). In all, we can accommodate 3 people.
The apartment is independent from the rest
of the house. Once we give you the keys, the place is like your own.
We just ask that you return it "broom clean" at the end of your stay.
Getting around
F and G trains are 3 blocks away; 2, 3, 4,
5, N & R, a 7-10 minute walk. Midtown Manhattan is 25 minutes door
to door.
LaGuardia and JFK airports are within 25-35 minutes
by car. Newark is at 45 minutes (allow more for traffic conditions).
Things to do and see...
Great shopping and countless restaurants nearby: Court
Street and Smith Street, Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn Heights and Carroll Gardens
are a short walk away! 2 movie theaters, bookstores and Antique Row on
Atlantic Avenue are all within 5 minutes walk. Parks and playgrounds are just around the corner and all the way to the Brooklyn Bridge.
Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights are rich in architectural treasures.
Our favorite stroll follows the Promenade in
Brooklyn Heights with its breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline
and continues on to cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot: 2 miles total and
you are in downtown New York City! Many local residents walk or bike to
their lower Manhattan offices.
While Manhattan is nearby, Brooklyn has plenty
to offer, from the collections of the Brooklyn Museum to the Botanical
Garden and the Prospect Park Zoo, to the rides and beaches of Coney Island.
Many neighborhoods have a unique ethnic identity and offer local flavor
in many forms. Most locations are easily accessible by public transportation.
See our street´s picture as it appeared in
the New York Times (¨A
Timeless Neighborhood Grows Even More Popular ¨).
We're looking forward to hearing from you.
Cheers,
