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Charming modern garden apartment

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A compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating area.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a bench.
A compact laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, wooden shelves with towels and paper towels, and a control panel with multiple dials.
A garden with a wooden bench, a small table, and a tree with red leaves.
A room with a wooden floor, a table with a striped tablecloth, a television mounted on the wall, and a bench.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to New York Transit Museum
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Brooklyn, NY
  • Place, Gowanus Canal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Barclays Center Brooklyn
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Brooklyn Bridge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming modern garden apartment

Relax in a private garden apartment in the charming neighborhood of Carroll Gardens. This is the perfect home base to explore Brooklyn and beyond.

Self check-in: Check yourself in with the lockbox. Code will be shared a day before your stay.

THE AREA
You will be steps from both Smith St and Court St with many fabulous shops, restaurants, and cafes. We are 15 minutes by subway from Manhattan, and a few minutes walk to several lovely parks. Bordering neighborhoods include Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Red Hook, and Boerum Hill.

The F/G subway trains serve the neighborhood. The nearest stop is Carroll Street Station which is a 3 minute walk away.

Street parking is free, but you will need to move your car once per week to accommodate street cleaning.

THE SPACE
The guest suite features a bright bedroom with a very comfortable queen size bed and closet space. There is a smaller bedroom across the hall with a twin bed and access to the back yard.

The kitchen has a variety of dishes and cooking tools including a dishwasher. There is a TV with several streaming services in the living room, and there is a washer/dryer unit in the bathroom.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 297781vb
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Brooklyn

Brooklyn is home to this apartment. Brooklyn Bridge and Governors Island are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit 5th Avenue and Macy's. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Barclays Center Brooklyn or Madison Square Garden. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Brooklyn, NY

What's nearby

  • Gowanus Canal - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New York Harbor - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Brooklyn Bridge Park - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Barclays Center Brooklyn - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Brooklyn Bridge - 8 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Carroll St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Brooklyn Flatbush Avenue Station - 4 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brooklyn Social - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Avlee Greek Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar San Miguel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Giardini Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nili - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming modern garden apartment pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Charming modern garden apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming modern garden apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming modern garden apartment located?

Situated in Brooklyn, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Brooklyn Bridge Park, Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge. Wall Street and Battery Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Carroll St. Station is only a 3-minute walk and Smith - 9 Sts. Station is 10 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. 63 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni G.

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

Great location

Coffee shop on corner, great restaurants close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

We keep coming back!

Perfect place for us when we visit our Brooklyn-based family. Love the neighborhood; the apartment is comfortable; great restaurants nearby. Planning the next trip already!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Great Neighborhood

Comfortable, very clean basement apartment in the Carroll Gardens area of Brooklyn. Close to many restaurants, park, weekend farmers market. Easy access to subway to get into Manhattan. We will definitely stay again when we're in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

Perfect in every way

One of the best places we’ve stayed. Description and photos accurate; a treat to have a real kitchen and washer-dryer. Apartment was very comfortable even in the NYC heat, neighborhood was new to us and we considered it a great find. Close to subway and some good restaurants. Hosts were very responsive. Only positives!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Nice space in great neighborhood

Property was exactly as advertised. Just what we needed for our NY stay. Neighborhood is great and easy access to transportation
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Comfortable and great location!

We visited our old neighborhood and stayed in this perfect apartment -- comfortable, everything we needed, super clean and a small patio to enjoy a sunny Saturday morning in Brooklyn. The church bells ringing on the hour are magical. We will definitely stay again. Many thanks for a wonderful weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul C.

great location, spacious but appliances and noise from upstairs detracted

it's a large apartment in a choice location but the stove isn't very nice and there are LOUD stomping footfalls on the floor above that detract from the ambience
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good location. Everything works.

It is near our kids, which made it very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Montrose H.

Just what we needed

A cozy basement apartment in the diverse, electric and historic Carroll Gardens neighborhood. It was central to all of the activities we ejoyed! I would definitely recommend, especially for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Great location

Lovely apartment only 2 blocks from the subway and a 35 min ride to Times Square. We loved how cool the place stayed despite 85-90 degree heat. Thanks for having coffee there for me. Nearby we enjoyed the restaurant Kittery and Mooseburger( (organic and vegetarian options plus good beer and wine).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Great location, clean, quiet, excellent neighborhood-most definitely recommend!

The good: Great location in a quiet neighborhood 1 1/2 blocks from the "F" train subway station that will take you pretty much anywhere. 1 block away from an area with some very good restaurants, bars, bagel shops and lite shopping. Easy access to Manhatten Island, the Brooklyn Bridge or pretty much everywhere else. The apartment was very clean, everything worked as it should. It is well stocked with dishes, linens, towels etc. The owner was very accommodating and provided solid tips on good neighborhood restaurants (of which there are several) The bad: Really nothing at all bad. The TV is very small (but then again-we didn't want to waste our vacation time watching TV anyway-so we never turned it on), It could use a better chair and the one twin bed is a bit on the hard side (but then again, I was so tired after touring all day, I slept like a rock on it anyway). Anyway, I highly recommend staying here if you want to visit NYC/Brooklyn. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Loves it!

Great location. Just as described. Super clean & comfortable. Quiet street. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Just perfect for our Christmas holiday!

This charming condo was perfect for four nights over Christmas. It was walking distance to my daughter’s condo as well as to the subway, stores, shops, Saturday farmers’ market, and church. It had everything we needed—as I said, it was just perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kay L.

Excellent place for our stay in Brooklyn

Apartment clean, comfortable furnishings, with access to beautiful garden in back. Owner very helpful with any questions. Easy access to restaurants and subway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tommy L.

Great location for a Carroll Gardens visit

Apartment was well thought out and equipped. Quiet street convenient to Carroll Gardens activities. I was there to visit family and the apartment was within easy walking distance to them, as well as subway, park and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Lovely place to stay in Brooklyn

We loved our stay in the heart of Carol Gardens. The apt was quite spacious (by NYC standards). Melissa was very accommodating regarding check-out times, which we really appreciated.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cassie K.

Convenient location

Very handy and pleasant but could have used a few more towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Great location in a charming home

Our stay in this garden level apartment was perfect. The neighborhood has many fun restaurants and bars. The subway to/ from Manhattan was quick and easy. The apartment is warm and cozy and it was a great place to relax after a long day of walking throughout the city. After several visits to NYC , we enjoyed exploring Brooklyn and lower Manhattan for the first time. The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens were spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

Wonderful!

Charming, modern, immaculate and welcoming! Beautifully renovated brownstone in a great neighborhood. Very well equipped kitchen, plenty of towels and blankets, and lovely backyard. Apartment is about three steps down from the street, but still very bright -- just like in the photos -- and quiet. Melissa, the host, is very responsive and accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay.
Archival

8/10 Good

Paula M.

Comfy convenient basement apt

The Carroll Garden apt is on a quaint block in a nice Brooklyn neighborhood. The apartment is weel equipped and comfortable. Great restaurants, coffee house & services right around the corner. A subway stop is close by too. Nice apt in a nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

cathy k.

Cozy Family Apartment

We travelled to Brooklyn with our 10 year old daughter and this apartment was perfect for our stay. Super well located in the family-friendly neighbourhood of Carroll Gardens - close to the subway, shops and restaurants and half a block from a park and playground. Lots of strollers on the sidewalks - a sure sign of a family community. The apartment was clean and bright, and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Delores S.

Stay in Carroll Garderns

We had a lovely stay at Melissa s apartment everything was working and in a great neighorhood close to subway. Lovely back yard and patio which we sat on with our son and his lady friend before we went to Lobo cafe about 8blocks from apt.Great food a Tex Mex eatery.Lots of towels and linens. , especially lots of washcloths ,which you sometimes do not find at homeaways.Recoomend this apt. highly. Delores and Arnold
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Perfect

Perfect for us. Our daughter lives around the corner. We are familiar with the wonderful neighborhood. It is bursting with fun and activity during the day but quiet and calming at night. You get to see how it feels to live like a New Yorker. The apt is less than a block from the subway stop that will take you anywhere. The apt is is perfect. It is modern yet charming. It is clean and they provide anything you need. We did not cook because restaurants and coffee shops are just steps away. but the kitchen had anything you need even a dishwasher. The bed is very comfortable. Check in and check out was very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thank you Linda! Hope to see you both soon :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Catherine B.

A Wonderful Experience

Having traveled from the West Coast, we found the garden apartment at 290 Carroll Street a delightful and comfortable oasis for the week we were there. It is well designed, generously furnished, and has just about everything one needs for an extended stay. The bed was extremely comfortable and the kitchen accommodated real as opposed to vacation cooking. The location is ideal and Melissa was responsive and helpful. We can’t imagine a nicer place for grandparents on a visit! We’re already hoping for a return trip in the near future.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thank you so much. We would love to have you in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Great place for a great price

Really great place to stay with just the right accommodations. Everything you need to enjoy the city and come home and enjoy some needed rest-even umbrellas. This is the place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2017

About the host

Hosted by Melissa

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I am an artist who has lived in Brooklyn for 35 years.

Why they chose this property

Carroll Gardens is filled with many of the best food shops and restaurants Brooklyn has to offer. It is not too busy and yet feels lively and fun.

What makes this property unique

Access to a huge backyard in Brooklyn is rare!
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