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Set in a traditional Brooklyn brownstone, The Unlikely Friend is a recently remodelled, ground floor home with a unique balance of modern luxuries, traditional architectural features and unique artwork. Your hosts are not only talented artists themselves, they're also a delight to stay with, making sure you have everything you need for a relaxing trip. The nearest subway station is a two-minute walk away, but even better is the well-kept garden in the back, ideal for long summer days.


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What to expect


Highlights

Fun, patterned furniture

Fun, patterned furniture

Ornately beaded hallway sculpture

Ornately beaded hallway sculpture

Uncluttered standing shower

Uncluttered standing shower

Extended kitchen counter

Extended kitchen counter

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Home truths

    The garden out back is shared

    Even with large windows on both ends of this space, the amount of natural light is limited, like most street-level townhouse apartments

    WiFi leans toward the weaker side at 15 Mbps

About this stay


Amenities

Wi-fi

Air conditioning

Washing machine

Dryer

TV

Dishwasher

Bedrooms & bathrooms

1 bedroom, 1 bed

1 bathroom

Extras


VIP services

24/7 concierge

Airport pick up

Daily cleaning

Fridge fills

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Clinton Hill

A lush, elegant retreat from the tumult of city life, Clinton Hill is located in Central Brooklyn, and offers the youthful energy of a leafy college town with a laid-back, genteel atmosphere. Walk along the beautiful Clinton Avenue or the main retail corridor, Myrtle Avenue, and you’ll find young parents pushing strollers, artists in paint-splattered clothes, and students enjoying an alfresco meal. You’ll find a greater diversity of architectural styles...

Explore the area

Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Sample some of Brooklyn's finest cooking at Otway

Sample some of Brooklyn's finest cooking at Otway

In-house butchery and baking go into American bistro dishes in a bright, stylish space.

Grab a table at Aita Italian Restaurant.

Grab a table at Aita Italian Restaurant.

This Italian restaurant is a great place to go for pizza or order from their big selection of pasta dishes.

Snag a spot at The Finch

Snag a spot at The Finch

Snag a spot at The Finch, a quaint restaurant in Clinton Hill, that's farm-centric without trying to hard to be. Yummy brunch and dinner - you can't lose!

Roman's is a local fave in Clinton Hill

Roman's is a local fave in Clinton Hill

Hip neighborhood spot with locally sourced, daily changing New American small plates.

Enjoy brunch at Cafe Habana Outpost

Enjoy brunch at Cafe Habana Outpost

It might be a tight space but this New York mainstay is the perfect brunch spot for Mexican-Cuban fusion food with true neighborhood flare.

Catch a game or concert at Barclays

Catch a game or concert at Barclays

Brooklyn's largest arena is home to the Brooklyn Nets and NY Islanders. If you're lucky you may catch Jay Z and Beyonce sitting courtside.

Check out some progressive performance

Check out some progressive performance

Brooklyn Academy of Music is widely regarded as New York's premier venue for avant-garde performances.

Chill at Fancy Nancy, where comfort food tops the menu

Chill at Fancy Nancy, where comfort food tops the menu

Retro hangout serving American comfort eats and signature cocktails in a cheery space.

Be among the locals to enjoy Miriam's famous brunch

Be among the locals to enjoy Miriam's famous brunch

Tel Aviv's Mediterranean flavors come to Park Slope via this Israeli eatery with a popular brunch.

Stop by Colador Cafe for a Cuban sandwich

Stop by Colador Cafe for a Cuban sandwich

This small, unassuming Cuban and Latin American restaurant in Bed Stuy has a great reputation and excellent music – a local favourite.

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

No pets

No smoking

No parties or events

Good to know

Arrival time flexible

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Departure time flexible

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Air con

Wifi speed: 16Mbps

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    24

    hours

    Cancel at least 24 hours before your check-in date for a full refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 24 hours away.

Host


This home is managed by Júlio

This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Host Julio is an accomplished artist and his wife an accomplished interior designer, and together they are clearly a formidable team in home design. Julio clearly takes joy and satisfaction in sharing his art with the lucky guests who stay in his home.

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