The Playroom

The Playroom: New York

This Brooklyn apartment puts you five minutes from the nearest subway stop, whisking you into Manhatten in less than fifteen minutes. There’s plenty to explore on your doorstep too. The red-brick buildings of Greenpoint attract an artsy crowd and you’ll find leafy streets filled with trendy cafés and bars, and one of the best views of the Manhatten skyline can be seen from the riverside.

Housed in a traditional townhouse building, this top-floor apartment is perfect for families. The kitchen is particularly roomy for an NYC pad, with funky Portuguese floor tiles and an island proving lots of room to cook. The L-shaped sofa can fit the whole family around the Smart TV, and a nook-like room off the master bedroom can be used as a playroom (toys provided) or workspace if you’re mixing business with pleasure. The decor is everything you’d expect from a Brooklyn apartment with hardwood floors and sash windows, but the additional pops of turquoise, yellow and sky blue add a playful element.

Home truths:
*Both bedrooms have their own entrance but are connected by a sliding door, lockable from both sides like a connecting room in a hotel
*The second bedroom doesn't have a window or wardrobe
* Two additional guests can be accommodated on a pull-down murphy bed in the master bedroom
* The apartment is on the top floor and you'll need to climb 25 steps to access it
*Your host lived in the duplex below, but she will leave you to your privacy and is on hand to help with anything you may need
*There is no washing machine but a self-service laundromat is two blocks away
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair