brooklyn, New York
On the third floor of a hundred years old brownstone, la Maison des Sirenes is perfect for anybody appreciating style and comfort. Affordable but not 'cheap', La Maison des Sirenes is well dressed!!! The apartment was decorated with taste and I meticulously picked every single of furnitures myself. This is the first apartment I ever rented as a vacation rental(August 2007).
It is located on one of the most coveted block of Bedstuy(tree lined). It features a master bedroom,an antique clawfoot bathroom, fully equipped Tuscan style kitchen,dining room,living room and an amazing bamboo lined deck with table,umbrella and seats .Perfect for barbecue in summer,sun bathing brunches on weekends or simply relaxing.
Most importantly the apartment is a few stations away from Manhattan. Keep in mind this is not a newly renovated apartment. It is very cosy and shows signs of age. It is a home and people Love it!
NYC OCCUPANCY TAXES ARE NOT INCLUDED AND ARE DUE UPON ARRIVAL IN CASH. Required by the city on less than 180 days rentals,they are 5.875% +$2/night.
Check my other property La maison des Sirenes 2 (384590)
Bedstuy used to be known for its motto 'do or die' . Not anymore!!!! Now it is best known for its incredibly beautiful Brownstone. It was fearures recentlt in the Time Out magazine as ' one of the best neighbourhood ' of NYC.The strong community and abundant beautiful brownstone townhouses contribute to its growth and charm. New cafes,restaurants,bakeries ,boutique ,galleries nd wine bars are sprouting everywhere receiving much attention by Zagat, time out,NY magazines and blogs. A diverse mix of students,hipsters,artists,crative professionals,architects and attorneys of all races continue to move to the neighbourhood.
The area is serviced well by the A abd C train with commute times 15 mn to lowervManhattan and 30 mn to midtown.(times square).
Bedstuy was home to famous artists such as Notorious BIG,Lil Kim,Mos Def,Chris rock,,poet June Jordan and activist Hattie Carthan. Bedstuy streets are often represented in media : Spike lee movies, MIA music video.....
There is a strong sense of pride being part of Bedstuy and being its pioneers.
If you want to feel like part of the local community when you visit New York, there is no better place to stay. We love this apartment, we love this street, we love Bed-Stuy. Thank you for having us here again, Nathalie. We can't wait for our next visit.
The stay served the purpose but was below our expectations.
We plannes to stay in NY for 11 days. Manhattan was expensive. The apartment in Bedstuy looked fine, but we had heard that the area was sketchy (lonely planet). Stay away from Bedstauy! said a New-yorker. Don't used the Subway in the evenings! I was a bit sceptical, but now we have tried Bedstuy and La maison des sirene. We felt safe all the time. No negative experiences. The area was peaceful for all we could see. We liked the apartment. Practical. And a food store open nearly all day and night half a Block away was fine. Short distance to the Subway! Einar
Our stay at Nathalie's apartment in Bed-Stuy was clearly one of the highlights of our trip to the US. The apartment itself has a very welcoming and warm atmosphere and lies in a character house. It's designed with so much taste and has a very nice terrace to relax in the evening over a beer. The surroundings are very exciting as well - we found Bed-Stuy one of the most vibrant and interesting areas in NY. And finally it has an easy Subway connection allowing quick trip to Manhattan and other areas. Overall, highly recommendable!
This place was still better than we had expected after having seen the beautiful pics. You feel really home and in a very spiritual place at the same time. Nathalie our host responded to our questions and needs with accuracy and easiness. Thank you, Nathalie, for your kindness, we enjoyed our stay very much. The flat itself is furnished very tastefully. Together with the terrace you can calm down after a busy day in NYC. The neighborhood is very charming, situated in a typical Brooklyn brownstone street. There are a few 24 h shops in short distance and a bunch of shops, delis and restaurants in walking distance. A and C line are within 10 min walk. It’s Bedford Stuyvesant though, so don’t expect middle class monoculture.
We had wonderful 10 days in Bed-Study, Brooklyn. There are nice Cafes, Bars and Restaurants within walking distance and very friendly neighbours around. Nathalie, our host is a very kind person and always helpful. The apartment is very clean and perfect for a couple and you can relax on the nice terrace or have your breakfast outside. There is a big supermarket on the main street open fron 7-midnight, only 10-15 min walk from the house. This was our seconed stay at Nathalies house and would love to come again. Thanks a lot
If you want the same old cookie cutter hotel room, then quit reading this right now. If you are looking a fun, large, comfortable and artsy home experience in an eclectic neighborhood, read on. This large, well stocked and fun apartment is delightful. Decorated in a myriad of styles, this place is bohemian and exotic at the same time. Located about five blocks from a metro station, we found the neighborhood to be very walkable. Never felt unsafe in any way. Be advised most of the small shops nearest the train close at 8 pm if you need to buy aspirin or an umbrella. Nathalie was always available to us for advice and help. Her place is a NYC/Brooklyn EXPERIENCE, not just a place to lay one’s head. We had a great time. Thank you, Nathalie! ?
La Maison Des Sirenes is an eclectic, bright, jewel in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Our family of 5 spent 4 nights here while we visited NYC and explored Brooklyn. It’s is short walk to the subway station and only about 30 minutes to midtown. We had plenty of room, plus there is an outdoor seating area with table and couch. Being in a quiet neighborhood was nice, lots of options for dinner, coffee, bagels, groceries or beverages nearby. Nathalie was very attentive and checked on us daily to make sure we had what we needed. Only downside was the noisy, creaky steam heater during the night. Took a little getting used to for the kids.
Everything was quite cozy and just as described online. We never actually met Nathalie while we were there, but we left her a voicemail when the toilet kept clogging one day, and she immediately fixed it and left us a note upon our return. We lucked out because NYC received two large snowstorms two days before we arrived and then again right after we left. However, while we were there it was just cold and windy so we wore our layers and were fine. This property is very close to the subway and you can also get a LYFT from the city for about $36 or a taxi for about $10-15 more than that. When you have bags, I highly recommend using the LYFT to and from the airport or Manhattan. It’s just too difficult to navigate the subway and stairs etc. with luggage. There’s a great little Pizzaria around the corner that’s not too far if you don’t want to cook OR go out. There is a great Kolache shop several blocks away that is worth the walk. If you want to eat the best Spanish not Mexican or Tex-Mex food you have ever put in your mouth go to ABCCOCINA and you will dine like queens and kings. My nephew, Shea, is the head bartender, so if you go look him up and tell him where you are staying as he’s in the neighborhood and loves living there. Anyway, that restaurant is by far the best food I ate in NYC for 8 days!! It’s Tappas, which is small dish dining if you aren’t familiar with that term. The food is AMAZING AND THE SERVICE IS OVER THE TOP! Can’t say enough wonderful things about staying at Nathalie’s. We will definitely stay there upon a return trip to NYC area. Thanks so much Nathalie. Happy Easter! The McQueen Family
Wonderful Brooklyn brownstone, location was great, and the apartment was very clean. Nathalie was a gracious host, and had everything we needed!
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