Wow! After speaking with the owner over the phone my wife and I managed to book a room for our entire week stay in Brooklyn. We were excited, although put off a bit by some of the odd statements the owner had made on our final booking phone call.

If I had read the reviews on here previous to our stay, I would have understood the concerns about the testy owner and her all but overtly rude attitude towards us.

When we arrived at the B + B, we were scolded by the owner because we were 15 minutes late (our flight had been delayed...what can you do?!). After several minutes of discussion and obvious tension, she allowed us in and took us upstairs to show us the room. Only to shortly after deem us as unsuitable to stay here as guests!

My wife and I are reasonable, nice people, and we couldn't believe what was happening. We tried to reason with her, saying that we had no where else to go. Sure we could have gone to another hotel, but we had already booked this room and sent her a deposit check for the first night! After all was said and done, she said that she would let us stay there if we had to, but she would prefer if we found somewhere else to stay come the next day.

Needless to say, we called a friend that lives in Brooklyn the next morning (something we did not want to do because we didn't want to impose for an entire week), and got out of there at the crack of dawn.

WORST B+B EXPERIENCE EVER!

Unquestionably the worst B and B we have ever stayed at. Coming in we knew that this B and B did not come with breakfast but we were unaware that food and dink , other than water, were not allowed in the quest room. Additionally, the downstairs common area featured a very cluttered dining room table that discouraged quest usage. Morning coffe was not available, the bed was never made during our 3 night stay and our bathroom was not cleaned. The hosts were quite indifferent and more concerned about keeping the front door locked, with it's malfunctioning lock, than making any attempt to show concern about our comfort. This B and no B was viewed as a high priced fraud. The only redeeming quality here is the location which I suppose allows the owners to get away with their unaccomadationg ways.

My husband and I stayed here in April and it was delightful. I am baffled by the negative reviews. The owner, Laura, couldn't have been friendlier and our upstairs room was great. The place has a very homey atmosphere, with piles of books and bric-a-brac scattered around so if you are a serious neat freak, this isn't the place for you. Laura recommended a GREAT restaurant which is right around the corner, Farm on Flatbush. This B&B is steps from the subway and a short walk down 7th avenue brings you to many great little shops and restaurants and the Brooklyn museum is close by as well. When we visit NYC we always stay in Manhattan but Brooklyn has a lot to offer!

We stayed in the downstairs apartment and while the bedroom was OK, the bathroom was small and with poor lighting (important for the woman who wants to apply make up). Our problem was the very poor sofa bed. The downstairs apartment is advertised for 4 people and there were 3 in our group. The sofa bed is so worn out and poor, my daughter could not sleep in it. We had booked the B&B for the experience and knowledge of the area we hoped to gain from the owner. After checking us in, we could not find her again. So unlike a prior review, we did not have the learning experience about NYC from the owner. It is a safe neighborhood and close to the subway but I wish the owner could be as gracious as other B&B operators I have dealt with.