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Luxurious & Modern, Private Deck + Great location

Kings County, New York, United States
Preferred Destination: Santa Barbara, California, United States
Alternate Destinations: Paris, Île-de-France, France | Ireland | Open to any destination

Apartment or Condo
Available Dates:
From Now until December 31, 2026

Description

Available Dates: May 1 - May 10, 2026 rate is $1500/week | June 20 - August 24, 2026 rate is $1600/week | November 2, 2026 + beyond rate is $1500/week. The space Welcome to our modern, sunny, renovated 1 bedroom home in gorgeous & historic Prospect Heights, Brooklyn! I know you will love staying in our home. We love our guests from all over the world. We try hard to make everybody's stay a 5-star experience! This large 1 bedroom apartment is newly renovated inside and out. The interiors are gorgeous and very modern. And so is the outside. We did a green (environmentally friendly) building renovation that would look just right in the pages of Dwell Magazine. But whether you enjoy modern, green architecture or not, you will appreciate all of the comforts of this pretty home. Sleeps 6 total: Queen bed in the bedroom, fold out couch (sleeps 2) and a fold out futon couch (sleeps 2 more.) We have lived in Brooklyn for ages and are happy to share information with you on lots of great places to visit. There is an amazing assortment of wonderful cafes, restaurant and nightlife options within blocks of this home. Just 4 blocks to the nearest subway station, or rent a CitiBike and see the town at a more leisurely pace. We are a 10 minute walk to the LIRR train that meets up with the monorail train at JFK Airport. Near Barclays Arena where you can see big-name concerts, or catch a Brooklyn Nets or NY Liberty basketball game. Close to Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park and many other fun places to visit. The kitchen is not just good to look at, it is very functional! There is a full sized refrigerator, stovetop and oven, plenty of storage and counter space too. There is a microwave, coffee maker, toaster, a lot of spices and condiments and a lot of basics too. There is a small super market right across the street for your shopping convenience. Larger markets are within walking distance as well. There is a large set of sliding doors that open on to the private roof deck from the open plan living, kitchen, dining room. Enjoy a meal on the deck, or chill out outside. We have even more awesome furniture there now than in the photos. You will love it. The bedroom is privately situated down the hall from the living room. It is a large room with a queen-sized bed, a large dresser, closet for clothing storage, a flat-screen tv with internet connectivity, and a futon couch. The bathroom is sunny, with a skylight, glass enclosed shower and a modern vanity. * Private apartment entrance. 1 flight of stairs up to the apartment. * Spacious, Private Roof Deck * Enormous Bedroom, with queen sized bed, privately situated off hallway * Located in historic Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. * Easy walk to check out other fun, adjacent neighborhoods: Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Park Slope, Crown Heights Boerum Hill * Close to subways, easy to get to all the major NYC attractions.; 25 min. to Manhattan. * You can take public trains from JFK Airport, taxi, uber or lyft * 10 minutes to downtown Brooklyn * Washer/dryer * Large Flat Screen, Smart TV * Blazing Fast High Speed Internet - Wifi * Large Bedroom With Queen Bed, Dresser & Hanging Closet * Comfy Queen Sofa Bed + Futon sofa that sleeps two. * Central Air Conditioning with 2 zones. * Dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster & food processor in kitchen. * Blow dryer, steam garment cleaner, iron + ironing board, first aid kid supplies Please note: 1- No parties, work or social gatherings. 2- Use of the property for filming, television, video, or social media work must be approved in writing in advance and is not allowed under normal circumstances. 3- Arrival and departure times can be flexible if we don't have other guests coming or going on the same days; Otherwise check in is at or after 3pm; check out at or before 11am. 4- No smoking allowed on premises, indoors or out.

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Size
750 ft2

Suited For
4

Property Type
Apartment or Condo

Availability

From Now until December 31, 2026

Minimum Stay

2 Days | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Comments: Rental rate is weekly, not monthly. It is already a discounted rate on this platform. Exchanging - tbd for 1-2 weeks.

Location

Apartment or Condo in Kings County, New York, United States

Closest University

Pratt Institute

Nearby Universities
St. Joseph’s University, New York - Brooklyn | NYU | Long Island University Brooklyn | Brooklyn College | Pratt Institute
Neighborhood

Prospect Heights

Nearby Cities

New York

Comments: A delightful neighborhood. Walking distance to many subway and train lines. Near Citibike stations. Close to shops and restaurants.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: Dates available: May 1-10, 2026; June 20-29, 2026; July 31 - August 24, 2026; November 2nd + beyond

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: In the heart of lovely Prospect Heights, just a few blocks to Clinton Hill, near Fort Greene, Park Slope and Crown Heights

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Cable or Satellite

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Drenched in sunlight. Modern renovation.

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
4
2 Adults | 1 Child

Our Destinations

Preferred Destination

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Closest University

University of California, Santa Barbara

Alternate Destination

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Alternate Destination

Ireland

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: Could be non-simultaneous; also seeking a room for a student to rent in Paris Summer '24-'25

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
2


Bathrooms
1


Offices
0

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Comments: 2-4 people may travel depending on timing and location. Most likely just 2 but if one or two of our adult kids is free it would be great if they could come along. :)

Reviews

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2023

Trust Score (57)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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Member Since 2023

Trust Score (57)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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