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Reviews From Guests

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  Jenny

  While Annette is the listing person here, its Carlo who will be your host. He is a great guy, very accommodating and lives upstairs if you need anything. We needed to print a few booking confirmations and it was no problem to use his printer and he checked on us a few times over our stay. We stayed a month and the location was great. 5th Ave with shops and restaurants was very close, and 7th Ave with more upmarket restaurants was only a short walk away. Subway was just around the corner... More »

  January 2012
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  Lenore

  Great host and very convenient location.

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  Michele

  Great stay in Sunset Retreat! Annette and her Mom, Haydee were very helpful and accommodating. Great wall storage in Living Room, and the kitchen was perfect sized for groceries and cooking Christmas Dinner for 5. Very clean, and plenty of hot water in Bathroom. Thanks for such a wonderful week!

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  Laurence

  I loved my stay at Annette's place. The appartement is beautiful, spacious, extremely clean and convenient. I felt very much at home. Annette's mom, Haydee was very polite and welcome. I highly recommand Sunset retreat.

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  Stephanie

  Beautiful appartment in a great location with everything you could possibly need right on your doorstep. Annette was thoughtful and very helpful. Will definitely be recommending to friends.

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  Mathew

  Great apartment, great neighborhood. Friendly and helpful host. We actually stayed in the 2nd floor unit in this building that Annette thoughtfully moved us to because she said it was more child-friendly (we travel with a 1 and 3 year old). We did a lot of cooking in the kitchen. The second bedroom was a little cold on the colder nights, but the apartment was well stocked with blankets to keep us warm. Washer and dryer in the apartment was a huge plus. We would definitely book here... More »

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  Valentina

  My husband and I spent a beautiful week in the Annette’s apt. It was a very good place to stay for our first visit in NYC. The apartment is cool, I like very much its furniture, interior decoration and the lovely garden. It is close to the subway station, so it has a good position for visiting Brooklyn and Manhattan. We thank a lot Carlo and Annette for their kind and warm hospitality.

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  Matt

  Such a gorgeous, well-appointed space, and supremely accommodating check-in/-out process. Just great.

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  Larry

  We had a lovely stay at the Sunset Retreat! The location was wonderful with walking distance to shopping and restaurants. We enjoyed being able to visit with our son, cook, and just hang out together. Thank you so much!

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  Elina

  Great place. Calm area close to metro. The apartment is beautifully decorated and has all needed kitchen ware. We really enjoyed and can recommend you to stay here too!

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  Nancy

  The House on Henry was just as the pictures showed. Very clean and comfortable. Annette was very kind to accomodate our late arrival. The only thing that could have made it better was if it was just a little closer to the subway. I would definitely recomend this apartment.

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  İsak

  Very nicely decorated and comfortable apartment. Also so close to N and R trains which will take you to Manhattan in 20 minutes. We never met Annette, but her mother lives downstairs and she was very helpful.

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  Claire

  It was an absolutely perfect place to stay for a long weekend. We were attending our friend's wedding and they lived around the corner on Luquer Street. Great space for us and our 10 month old son, a much better option than a hotel room. Love the area and not sure what the noise complaints are about as we all slept very well! Would definitely stay here again. Annette was very responsive too.

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  Emily

  This apartment was comfortable and convenient--especially if you already know the area a little bit. The subway is only 4 short blocks away and two of Brooklyn's best restaurants, Frankies and Prime Meats, are around the corner as well. Annette told us she was around the corner if we needed anything, but we didn't--everything was nicely appointed and in place. Since I was travelling with my small daughter, I moved some of the decorations around to avoid breaking them, but the design,... More »

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  Zheng

  we had an awesome stay at Annette's! lots of privacy and Annette's mom, Haydee, who's staying at the unit below was really helpful. nice neighborhood! just avoid staying out too late alone, otherwise pretty safe and decent. and just 2 blocks from the subway station. convenience!

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  Sarah

  Fantastically appointed apartment, elegant but comfortable, flexible and gracious hostess. Highly recommended.

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  Kelly

  We had a great time at House on Henry. Annette is a great host. She met us at the apartment and showed us everything we needed to know about the apartment and gave us some great recommendations for places to eat. The apartment is in wonderful Carroll Gardens - and very close to great places to eat like Buttermilk Channel and Seersucker. It's not too far to walk to the subway either - and the F line takes you to nearly every place you need to go! It's a very pleasant walk up to Park Slope and... More »

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  Patrick

  My family and I stayed one week in the apartment 2nd floor 655 Henry Street. The apartment was exactly as described and clean. There is a supermarket on the way for subway. Also the subway station (carool Street) was only four blocks away (5 min walk) and connection to Manhattan by the F train was very easy (20-40 minutes). Neighbourhood was safe and calm. Only remark, heat a little late October deadline for cold days. Otherwise everything was perfect and our host welcoming, understanding and... More »

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  Sophie

  It was a pleasure staying in this lovely apartment. It was so quiet!! We slept like babies. The garden must be charming during summer. Everything was clean, and Carlo, who lives upstairs and gave us the keys, was very kind. The apartment is a little dark during the day though; if you're looking for a bright place, maybe you won't like it. The location is great, a few steps from restaurants, bars and two subway stations, and is very safe. We really felt like home.

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  Lisa

  My family and I enjoyed our stay. We had no problems. We bascially were at the place at night and out during the day. I would recommend the place if you would be doing the same.

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  Paul

  The apartment was clean and comfortable, just as described. Great location for any destination in Brooklyn with a metro station just a few blocks away. Annette made sure we had everything we needed and everything just went super smoothly. Highly recommend.

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  Anthony

  Met and spoke only with Carlo, very friendly and personable. The flat has, in our opinion, great, unrealized potential. Certain lighting not repaired following a hurricane so dim in places and bulb in kitchen area needs replacing too. Bitten by fleas in the garden on regrettably only one time out there, caused we were told by feral cats in the neighborhood. Bugs on counter tops in kitchen area until we purchased cleaner and sprayed them for two days when they disappeared. Otherwise basically... More »

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  Michaela

  Our stay in Sunset Retreat was very well. Flat was clean, supermarket not far away. Also subway was only two blocks away (5-10 min walk)and connection to Manhattan was very easy, but about 30 minutes drive. Neighbourhood was safe and calm.

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  Susanna

  we had a very good time at annettes lovely flat. thank you very much annette

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  Garrett

  Very well-kept place -- kind of a hotel vibe! And Annette is very helpful.

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  Claire p.

  We were in Brooklyn to have a baby shower and celebrate my daughter's coming birth. Since they live in Carroll Gardens, this was a perfect solution. It is just 5 blocks from their house. The flat is very well maintained and charming. We thank Annette for all her attention to detail.

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  Alicia

  we had a GREAT stay!

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  Dunja

  Great appartement on a great street! Calm, cosy, nicely decorated, clean...annette's a great host! We rented bikes for the whole stay, great area for riding, nice bars, coffee shops, restorants on henry street, the area's family friendly and calm! Great shops in the neighbourghood! We can only recomand annette's appartements on henry's!

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  Christophe

  That's true the first impression when you arrive is not good. I mean, the outside. Then you climb few stairs and wonder if you're not in the wrong place. But, after that, the flat is great, well furnished, neat, sheets are clean, and freshly ironed. Same as the pictures. However, there are a few little things that can be disappointing if you discover them only at your check in. 1st, the rooms: I rented it with my business partner, and we are both single. The rooms are very closed. So... More »

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  Lucy

  Very civilised apartment, kind and thoughtful host, lots of space, quiet, pleasant. It's a bit far down in Brooklyn but the apartment is close to the N train, which is express into Manhattan, and the R train, which goes local along the same track but is closer to the apartment. I booked this place for my parents who had a wonderful time visiting us here in New York and enjoyed the peace and quiet of Annette's apartment. It's in a Mexican/Chinese neighbourhood, very family oriented. The bed is... More »

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  Frank

  Annette's Garden level flat is very cosy, warm and perfect for a couple or couple with one/two kids. Her interior decorating skills have transformed a small space into a very inviting and welcoming habitation. I have a few caveats however: Owning a car is not recommended since parking is almost non-existent. Light sleeper? Fughettaboutit. Subway stop is coveniently a block away but... it is above ground so...rumble rumble every 20 minutes. The neighborhood is supposedly safe... but... More »

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  Barbara

  The garden apartment was very comfortable and workable for three of us, who were in town for a week for my daughter's wedding. There were plenty of interesting objects around, but there was also lots of space for us to use for our daily living. There is a greenhouse room and then a garden, both filled with plants, (phone number hidden)with tables and easy chairs, when was nice for entertaining the guests in a morning-after brunch. The apartment has shiny wood floors, and is not dusty, which... More »

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  Sebastian

  Annette is a great host, and her apartment is just perfect. We had a fantastic time!

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  Shanon

  We actually stayed in the 2nd Floor Suite as one of the guests was 84 years old and Annette suggested it might be easier to have one flight of stairs for him. We we were in Brooklyn for 9 days for a wedding. We hadn't been to the USA before. We found the area to have plenty of interesting restaurants close by and the people were helpful and very friendly and made our trip to the US more enjoyable. We felt very safe and comfortable walking around the area during the day and night... More »

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  Anders

  Great place. Cool location and friendly host. Very very hot in summer though and the air-conditioning didn't really cool the whole apt. Would stay again though.

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  Cathy

  Nous avons passé 10 jours (7 jours+3jours)dans cette magnifique maison et l'on s'y est senti comme chez nous. Carlo a été très souple sur les horaires lors de nos arrivées et départs et présent ,serviable et prévenant pendant le séjour. L'appartement est réellement comme sur les photos,très agréable à vivre et le jardin parfait pour le petit déjeuner ou pour se reposer après une journée de tourisme. Il est très bien situé,à 2 pas du métro ,on est à Manhattan en très peu de temps. Le... More »

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  Halley

  Annette's place was exactly how it looked online, charming and extremely well decorated. Although we were in what I call a dead area for food in bk we were a 2 minute walk from the subway and a short ride anywhere. She was very easy to work with, and communicated with me diligently before I arrived. We did not interact with her once, she left the keys for us. I would absolutely stay in her place again! Bed was very comfortable and there was amazing cable lineup and wifi. The garden area was... More »

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  Asia

  Sunset was a lovely place to call home for my week in New York. The neighbourhood was peaceful and the subway to anywhere was only a few blocks away. Thoroughly pleased, thank you!

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  Katja

  It was such a nice apartment, we really liked it a lot! Everything was very clean and made with so much love. The neigborhood is pretty cute, and its also not too far away from manhattan with the subway. Next time were staying in the city, we are definitely coming back.

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  Randy

  Very cozy, nice garden. Well appointed. A very nice location with wonderful ambiance.

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  Kellee

  Very clean! Annette set out lots of little extra's around the house...flowers, fresh ground coffee. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need. It's an interesting space in a 100 year-old building! Thanks for a wonderful stay!

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  Patrick

  My friend and I stayed at the Garden apartment on 11th street over a long 4th of July weekend. The apartment was exactly as described. Very comfortable and very quaint. We spent a lot of time in the garden that we enjoyed so much. It was quiet and private. A little neighborhood noise on the 4th itself but that’s to be expected and enjoyed. We walked the neighborhood several times. Enjoyed shops and local bar/restaurants. The brown stones are amazing in the area. We traveled strictly by subway... More »

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  Peter

  Annette was great to deal with. No complaints. Kind and understanding. One important thing to note is that the (very nice) living room is on the other side of the bedroom, so that if you have a third person in the apartment, s/he has to pass through the bedroom to get to the kitchen and bathroom. But that's a minor point.

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  Liz

  This was an ideal place to stay. Like a well-appointed hotel within a well-appointed apartment, each room had intentional attention to detail. Annette made sure to give energetic and thoughtful instructions before leaving us on our own. Should I return, this would be my first choice.

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  Taryn

  First let me say that I think the apartment would be fine for younger travelers who don't care where they stay. It's a fairly major hike to the subway and there's literally nothing around in terms of coffee, deli, grocery, etc...It's right next to the BQE, like practically under it, so there's lots of noise and huge trucks passing all the time. The block itself is unattractive given that the surrounding area is actually quite pretty, but very residential. Now onto the experience of my... More »

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  Dr sarah

  We all thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful 11th Ave apartment. As a family of four, with two small girls, we certainly felt at home during our month stay. And appreciated Carlo's hospitality and care. It was lovely to watch the garden spring into life after a long winter. We got to know the neighbourhood well and our girls felt safe and comfortable to play in the front courtyard. After bustling trips to NYC or downtown Brooklyn it was a relief to return to the solitude of apartment. And we... More »

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  Nate

  House on Henry was wonderful! Annette was flexible with my late arrival time due to Amtrak delays, and I had no problems. The AC kept the suite a perfect temperature despite it being 100+ outside, and the location was a 5-10 minute walk to the Subway. I had no problem with road noise and although it's not in the thick of things, you're just a few blocks from the main drag of Carroll Gardens shops and restaurants. It was also very easy to catch a cab just 1 block away on Clinton Street. If I... More »

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  Bowen

  Lovely place overall. Two beds, nice bathroom with tub. Host left soap and shampoo, very nice touch and much appreciated! Plenty of storage. End of Henry street means that you are close to the freeway, so there is a fair bit of traffic noise especially on weekday mornings. Much quieter on weekends. Great location otherwise - close to tons of restaurants in Carroll Gardens and you can also walk across to Red Hook. Great place, we would use it again and recommend to friends!

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  R kirk

  We had a wonderful stay at Sunset Retreat. It took about one hour door to door to Manhattan but the apartment was super clean and in a very nice neighborhood. Lots of shopping and restaurants in the area. Haydee downstairs was very helpful. Everything in the apartment in the kitchen, bathroom, tv worked very well. We had a marvelous time.

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  Marc

  We were very pleased with our stay. The place was very clean, and charming. There were 4 of us staying here, and we were mostly gone during the days, and only their at nights to rest our heads. The building was very quiet, and we slept well. The House is in a super great neighborhood, and Annette was very hospitable with all the accommodations. I would definitely recommend this place to someone, and stay there again!

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  Ana

  Apartment was really great. Good location and neighbourhood. Apartment very clean and nicely decorated. Annette very quick to respond to emails. Communication 5 stars.

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  Jenny

  While communicating with Annette while in Brooklyn or after wasn't the best, I absolutely loved my time at her place. I can not stop raving about it to my friends. I believe staying in such a lovely, clean home helped cement Carroll Gardens as a place I'd like to move.(I was neighborhood scouting on this trip) Though the street noise wasn't ideal, you really can't beat the ease of walking to the subway or the charming neighborhood this apartment is located in. I highly recommend... More »

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  Nicholas

  My wife and I stayed in Annette's gorgeous garden-level apartment on our anniversary trip to New York and had a fantastic time! Carlo was very helpful, and didn't hesitate to help us with whatever we needed. The only things I do want to note: 1. There was some work being done to the front of the building, so there were some supplies/debris out in front of the apartment. 2. There is an enclosed porch, but the roof did have some holes in it due to recent storms, so we were not able to hang... More »

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  Mark

  A wicked little apartment in the heart of Brooklyn. Okay, it's a bit of a trek to Manhatten, but it's close to metro stops and is as easy a ride in as anywhere else. And the itself has a cool feel - there was no probs coming back late at night. Didn't get a chance to meet Annette, but her mum (sorry, mom!) was downstairs and she made me feel very welcome. Love it.

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  Pelle

  We enjoyed our stay very much. The place was just as on the pictures. As some one else has said it sometimes sounded like someone was walking up behind you. But we were never bothered by any noise from the street.

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  Chris

  The apartment, owners and location are pretty much all perfect. Our flught was delayed so we landed much later than planned, but the owners were still on the end of the phone to arrange getting the keys. The apartment is exactly how it looks in the pics, so as you can see its very stylish and lots of amenities. The wireless internet is very quick and in a week staying there we never experienced any noise from traffic or people outisde. The location is brilliant - 2 mins from the subway, 5... More »

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  Eva

  It was a great experience and great apartment. The host were really nice and helpful. Will stay there again any time. Thank you very much.

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  Ann

  The apt was nicely furnished and comfortable. We felt it was overpriced as we have stayed in similar apts for less and had not had to pay a cleaning fee.

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  Anna

  The house was just as in the photos. The place is very cozy and nice. Carlo was vey helpful with us. The house is very near the metro so it was really easy to go to any place in Manhattan. If I should say something I just felt the bed vey soft for me... but this is just my opinion n_n.

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  Joanna

  This is a cute apartment and the beds are comfy. It was perfect for my needs as it is close to my brother. It is very close to the freeway so gets noisy during weekdays but not so bad over the weekend. The local restaurants are lovely. Annette was also very nice. I would stay here again.

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  Lisa

  The apartment is lovely with everything you need. We never met Annette but her mother who lives downstairs was quite helpful and attentive. The neighbourhood has great transport links and we were able to enjoy all that Brooklyn has to offer. Manhattan is a longer haul but there was plenty to do in Brooklyn in any case. Would definitely recommend it.

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  (rhilda) faye

  The apartment was wonderful - quaint, cozy, and incredibly clean! It was so much better than I expected. Annette's mother Haydy was incredibly hospitable, making sure I was settled in with everything I needed and more. Very highly recommended!

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  Sabrina

  I had a great time here. Annette was quick to respond to my inquiry, which was much appreciated as I was making arrangements last minute. The place is lovely and Annette has put a great deal of thought into all of the furnishings. Carlo is easy to work with when you need anything. Couple things to note: 1. The exposed beam ceiling is cute, but not soundproof. Every step upstairs sounds like someone is walking up behind you. But, the bedroom does have insulation and you don't hear the... More »

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  Eric

  Great location and beautiful apartment. We will stay there again for our next trip to NYC. Annette and Carlo have been very helpful, making sure we were alright and even calling a taxi for us to go back to the airport. The Café 474 is also a very nice place for breakfast... and the music there is very good!

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  Terry

  The area when you first arrive isn't the best looking, but once you step into the apartment it changes your mind, its very well put together, very simple, and yet has everything you need at a reasonable price. Carlo and Annette were very nice and polite, We were never bothered by any of the neighbors or anyone in the neighborhood. The building is secure as it locks on the outside and the door to the apartment automatically locks behind you. If I ever make a trip back to New York I'll... More »

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  Linda

  We had a wonderful time in the Henry Street apartment - found it cozy and comfortable and loved walking around the neighborhood. We'd heartily recommend it!

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  Andy

  This was my very first AirBNB stay. I found Annette to be very professional and helpful in the emails following up to my stay. And her husband Carlo who let me in to the unit was very friendly as well. If you're drawn to this listing due to the stylish pictures of the apt (as I was) you will not be disappointed. The unit is just as cute and cozy in person. The apartment is very close to the subway and a long block away from a 24-hour taxis service. Although the apartment is in a... More »

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  Cheryl

  Our apartment on Henry was furnished with appealing antique finds and in good taste. We did need lamps in the living area, which would also have added to the ambiance of the room. The hardwood floors were charming, as well as the exposed brick walls and the whole apartment had wonderful sunlight. We were surprised that the apartment was so close to the expressway and more so at night when passing traffic kept us awake. We ended up buying ear plugs to semi-block the freeway noise. All in... More »

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  Calvin

  What can I say, Annette and her mother, Haydee, are lifesavers. This was a very important weekend for me as I was proposing to my, then girlfriend, now fiance in NYC. And she came through with flying colors. My former host cancelled on me 10hrs before I was supposed to check in, but within a few minutes of being on a standby list, Annette offered up her place with a nice personal message. The apartment is clean, modern and homey. has a nice flat screen tv, comfortable bed, and... More »

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  Erin

  The apartment is the basement level of a brownstone-type house, and it felt like a cozy cottage inside. There wasn't a speck of dust in the place, and I felt totally at home there. The bed was so comfortable, it felt just like we were at home. They are doing some renovations on the facade of the house, so it's a bit confusing when you pull up in a taxi because there weren't any numbers marking the place but the construction never bothered us and they stopped working at 6 pm every day. We were... More »

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  mark

  Very nice, comfortable apartment with good wireless internet, cable tv and quick access to the subway for Manhattan. I would happily to stay here again.

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  Laura

  We had a wonderful stay. The apartment was tastefully decorated and comfortable. And the neighborhood was safe, vibrant, and easily accesible to the metro and delicious, moderately priced restaurants and shopping. We'll be back. Thanks!

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  Jackie

  "My home is my sanctuary, and I try to make it feel that way for others." Wow, ain't that the truth. My two friends and I walked into the apartment on Sunset Flat and immediately felt comfortable, safe, and relaxed. Not only was the apartment tastefully decorated, it was sparkling clean. With the recent news of bedbugs in NY we were really paranoid, but there wasn't even a question at Annette's place. Not only was the apartment itself nice, but Annette and her mother were incredibly kind.... More »

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  Maggy

  We loved staying at the House on Henry. We had everything we needed to make the house feel like a home away from home. Next visit to New York, I plan to stay there.

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  Annette

  The apartment was very clean and spacious. It was decorated very tastefully and we were greated with a smile, making us feel very much at home. The apartment is located near one of our sons, making it a great choice for us. We are hoping to go back again very soon. We highly recommend this gem of a home.

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  Linda

  The house on Henry St has some pluses: new kitchen, spacious bathroom with good water pressure, washer-dryer combo, overall clean and fairly comfortable. Negatives were minor but still negatives: bannister for the narrow wooden staircase leading to the apt was very loose, the stairway lights were on timers (not light sensors)so it was very dim as the days were getting short in early October, there were no instructions to operate the TV or any other information regarding the neighborhood... More »

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  Zack

  Very clean, well decorated place.

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  Meredith

  This place was fabulous. We never met Annette, but her mother lives downstairs and was very helpful. We loved the adorable space (large kitchen, cute bedroom, sitting room in the back with TV, large windows), and the proximity to Brooklyn's Chinatown, and to all the great Latin American restaurants in Sunset Park. Friends told us that Sunset Park hasn't always been the safest neighbourhood, but apparently it's cleaned up a lot -- we felt perfectly safe, even when arriving home late... More »

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  Robert

  The place was excellent: very comfortable with plenty of room to move about.

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  Mallory

  My mom and I stayed at Annettes garden apartment middle of September. We had stayed in Manhattan for about a week but wanted the experience of staying in Brooklyn as well (we were dying to check out the Flea and it was nice to be so close). We enjoyed the neighborhood feel of Park Slope, lots of friendly people around, and you feel very safe at night (though we did in Manhattan as well). Every morning we had tea and bagels in the beautiful garden space out back. Annette's place has absolutely... More »

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  Mark

  Hi had a wonderful stay at Annette's apartment. I had the entire 2nd floor apartment to my self, which included a very comfortable bed, Futon couch, kitchen table with 4 chairs, fridge and freezer, sink, toaster, microwave, private bathroom, etc. I had EVERYTHING I need in the apartment including paper towels, sponges, dish ware, fresh towels and sheets, extra garbage bags, etc. I really felt at home! The flat screen TV with a DVR was also a plus! The apartment is located in a wonderful... More »

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  Christine

  It was a very well put-together space, and we liked that we could visit the neighborhood and host a small dinner for the folks whom we were there to visit. We'll try Annette's other spots, too!

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  Sherra

  We had an great time in Brooklyn! Thank you so much Annette for making an amazing week with our family possible. Your place was adorable. The kitchen, eatting area and garden were perfect with our two boys. Thank you!

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  Gina

  House on Henry is clean, spacious and feels safe. Shower and bathroom in general is upgraded and beautiful. Shower and tub are spacious and clean. All appliances work well; though I didn;t try the clothes washer, I was pleased to see one there. The bed was clean and comfortable. Annette and Carlo seem kind and I think want the best for their guests, but I think it fair to note that almost all of the reviews below refer to their apt in Park Slope. House on Henry is not quite as nice and has... More »

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  Melissa

  Loved the apartment. Clean, nicely decorated. We only spoke with Carlo but he was terrific. Would definitely stay in one of their places again!

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  Arni

  This is a very sweet place, thoughtfully decorated, and has the great advantage of a quiet garden space in the back. The coffee shop around the corner was an advantage in the morning, a nice place in itself, but also close enough that we could bring our coffee back here and sit in the garden. Annette was very accommodating too in our last day, letting us stay well past the 11am check-out hour (we left around 3), which was really helpful considering we had a late flight out. I would... More »

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  Pam

  Just got back to Hawaii after staying at Annette's place. It was home away from home. Very clean and beautiful. Already thinking of making plans to return. Thank you for everything. Also, the cafe is wonderful!

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  Brigitte

  Annette and her husband were very welcoming hosts to my daughter and me (from Toronto) and my sister and brother in law from France. The appartment is really charming and is 2 minutes away from a subway station; we were able to walk to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum. On the downside, there were some mosquitoes in the backyard garden at night (just like home) and we could have used some more kitchen utensiles when we cooked in the evening. Small details compared to the amazing... More »

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  Jess

  Awesome place. Easy to get to and from and Brooklyn is such a great place (almost better than the big Island!) Annette and her husband were such great hosts. Thanks again guys.

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  Karen

  We had the extreme pleasure of staying at Annette's 'Sunset Retreat' in Brooklyn. Her place exceeded our expectations. The accommodations were immaculate,spacious, very comfortable and tastefully decorated. We appreciated the fully equipped kitchen, fresh linens and the many conveniences of home. Her place provided easy access to many amenities including public transportation. A special thanks to Annette's mom for her warmth, hospitality and providing us with so much useful information... More »

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  Federica

  Just as Annette says : a beautiful place to stay (to the point that we didn't feel like going to Manhattan anymore !). Nicely decorated, providing everything that is needed for our small family, a real home far from home. Just two blocks from the train station, and another few blocks from many good spots in Brooklyn. Annette and Carlo were always there for us, and I am sure we'll cross their lives again. Thank you so much !

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  Traviss

  Annette was great! We were met at the flat and gieven a good overview of the area and what was available to us. The flat is located in a quiet neighborhood and located to many restraunts and shops. I hope to stay again...

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  Therese

  Great place! I would definitely stay there again!

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  Victor

  We had just an amazing stay on 11th street. it is located just two blocks from the subway allowing us to come and go from the city with ease. The lower apartment was so quaint and adorable that we recommend it to all our friends. It was also the perfect style to be both welcoming and give you a sense of the city's cool atmosphere.

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  Federica

  Great! Everything was great! We spent a gorgeous journey in Anette's place in Carroll Gardens!

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  Bruce

  We loved the apartment and especially Annette and her husband's hospitality. She was there when we needed something and came to help us...no problem. Convenient location to the subway and everything in Brooklyn. We like the opportunity to have more of an apartment than a hotel room...we would definitely use her place again.

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  Anne

  We came from France and had a fantastic time at Annette's appartment. We felt at home right away and the bed was sooo comfy ! The neighborhood is very quiet and nice, and it's very easy to visit NYC from there. Brooklyn has also many great places to visit. And we never had such good coffee than at the coffee shop a few steps away from the house. We can't wait to go back.

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  Ian

  We just stayed with Annette this past week and had a great time. All the other posts have summed up the apartment perfectly and we would definately stay with her again!

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  Mari

  The place is very cozy and beautifully decorated! Close to subway, walking distance to everything! Thank you very much!

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  Emma

  Annette and her husband are AMAZING!!! The place is very private and cozy and unbeliveably decorated. They have great taste and even better hospitality. We so enjoyed our stay and will for sure be back...especially for their delicious coffee and treat at their corner coffee shop! xoxox

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  Adam

  Great location near 5th and 7th Avenues. Fantastic flat! Beautiful touches... very excellent cafe nearby, too.

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  Mia

  Great! we'll come back!

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  Louise

  No regrets - would highly recommend it! Annette's home is clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The convenient access to the subway made it super easy to travel. Well located in Brooklyn, good resto in the neighborhood... Very happy about our mini vacations!

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  Julie

  wonderful host, great space! walking distance to the restos and boutiques located on fifth. beautifully decorated apartment, really felt like home.

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  Frank

  Top place with an eclectic and easy feel. Cool, comfortable and convenient. The immediate area has plenty to see and do and the subway for the R, N and G trains to Manhattan and Queens are just around the corner. Annette is a charming and professional host; always happy to advise on local info and have a chat. We'll be back.

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  Patrick

  Very nice garden level apartment. Tasteful decorated, we really felt home. It's a quiet place. The Subway is on walking distance. The only improvement we suggested is to add an extra lock on the front door. It seems to be a very safe neighbourhood. Annette and Carlo are easy going. We had a great time in NY and in the apartment. Thanx.

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  Melanie

  Great experience here - would highly recommend it! Annette's home is clean, comfortable, and welcoming. Loved the style and the sunroom/outdoor garden! The convenient access to the subway made it super easy to travel to downtown Manhattan. Annette was on hand to answer any questions regarding our stay in NYC. Great times!

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  Emma

  the apartment is gorgeous and clean. it feels very much like a home away from home. annette is a delight - very welcoming and helpful. can't recommend it enough!

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  Nancy

  Charming is the right description. Painted furniture, great use of color, space and design - right out of "In Style." Plus a wonderful garden - all in southwest Park Slope (Gowanus). We will return.