Emilia's Retreat
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The front porch of Emilia's Retreat offers a comfortable place to rest after a busy day of sight seeing.
The original hearth and fieldstone add a country feel to the suite space
Breakfast at your leisure
Antique quilts and cozy down comforter's make each room feel like home
"Emilia's Retreat" is named for Donna's daughter and grandfather, the Angel quilt was made by Donna in honor of her grandfather
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Nightly Rate
$125 - $150
, - Reviews 13
- Rooms 2
Inn's website-
Address
31 DeKoven Court
Brooklyn, NY 11230
USA - Phone+1-718-724-0406
- EmailContact Innkeeper
Emilia's Retreat is set in beautiful Victorian Brooklyn. Turn of the century homes, tree-lined streets and comfortable front porches are a real "retreat" from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan (which is 25 minutes away by subway). There are 2 bedroom suites; one with a private entrance,living room and breakfast nook. Emilia's Retreat has cable tv, ac and wireless internet. Guests are encouraged to relax with breakfast in the garden or a cool drink on the front porch. Emilia's Retreat is perfect for families or small groups.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 13 Reviews
4.5 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
4.2 out of 5Emilia's Retreat
October 31, 2011
We really enjoyed our stay here. Donna the owner is the perfect hostess and looked after us really well!
4.0 out of 5A Jewel in the heart of Brooklyn
August 07, 2011
My wife and I have a 7 months old daughter and we stayed at Emilia's retreat in July for a family reunion. It is in a quaint neighborhood which has still kept its Victorian charm & beauty. It is a safe area where families can still leave their doors unlocked during the day. It's a family friendly inn and the inn keeper made us feel at home. We enjoyed the peace & quiet away from the hustle & bustle and we look forward to staying there again!
4.0 out of 5Great for families with teenagers
July 28, 2011
Having been to New York many times before this was my first experience with a bed and breakfast, and with Brooklyn. It turned out well. This place is a really good place for families with teenagers and Donna is very friendly and is obviously working hard to try and provide a good place to stay. We rode the subway into town every day.
4.6 out of 5Brooklyn's Best-Kept Secret
April 28, 2010
Donna and Wilson were both wonderful hosts, and made my mom and I feel quite at home. The thoughtful touches, including fresh bagels and an array of snacks, made our trip even more enjoyable.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Donna Zaengle
Innkeepers Description:
Donna is a social worker specializing in work with adolescents. Living at home are Donna's 2 teens--Ben age 17 and Emilia age 19. The family enjoys meeting people from around the world, particularly families where they can learn about each other's "worlds". They are available to help plan your sightseeing trips.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
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Spanish
Resident Pets
1 Dog
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Nightly Rate
$125 - $150
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$125 - $150
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: by arrangement Check Out: 11 am
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Minimum Stay: 2 nights
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Deposit Amount Required: 1 night stay
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Cancellations: within 14 days for full refund 13-7 days 20% refund less than 7 days, refunds may not be honored
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinks Available: No
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Children Allowed: family rate available
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: Limited : hosts teenager's are available to babysit for a fee
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Nightly Rate
$125 - $150
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 13 Reviews
4.5 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
4.2 out of 5Emilia's Retreat
October 31, 2011
We really enjoyed our stay here. Donna the owner is the perfect hostess and looked after us really well!
4.0 out of 5A Jewel in the heart of Brooklyn
August 07, 2011
My wife and I have a 7 months old daughter and we stayed at Emilia's retreat in July for a family reunion. It is in a quaint neighborhood which has still kept its Victorian charm & beauty. It is a safe area where families can still leave their doors unlocked during the day. It's a family friendly inn and the inn keeper made us feel at home. We enjoyed the peace & quiet away from the hustle & bustle and we look forward to staying there again!
4.0 out of 5Great for families with teenagers
July 28, 2011
Having been to New York many times before this was my first experience with a bed and breakfast, and with Brooklyn. It turned out well. This place is a really good place for families with teenagers and Donna is very friendly and is obviously working hard to try and provide a good place to stay. We rode the subway into town every day.
4.6 out of 5Brooklyn's Best-Kept Secret
April 28, 2010
Donna and Wilson were both wonderful hosts, and made my mom and I feel quite at home. The thoughtful touches, including fresh bagels and an array of snacks, made our trip even more enjoyable.
4.6 out of 5Great Family Retreat
January 27, 2010
Our family recently stayed in the downstairs suite and Donna, the innkeeper, was amazing! We found the B&B to be very convenient and comfortable for our needs, which included working, real estate and school "shopping," and site-seeing. It was a great alternative to staying in Manhattan, which we have found to be difficult with our 2 small children. The kids especially loved all the toys. You won't meet nicer folks or have a better experience.
4.8 out of 5great place to stay
December 20, 2009
We stayed at Emilia's last Summer for somewhat over a week, and what a week. Days flew by and we always had a nice place to come back to. Breakfast were copious. This is a very nice neighbourhood. We're thinking of getting back a few days to NY and this is the place we'll stay. Excellent value!
5 out of 5excellent B&B
June 30, 2009
It is like a haven after the hustle and bustle of New York. Close to the city, yet quiet and green. the apartment was homey, nicely furnished, comfortable with a nice welcome of beverages, a nice breakfast of fresh bagels, and enough toys to keep 3 boys happy at play.
4.6 out of 5Great value in Brooklyn
August 27, 2008
Emilia’s was a better value, and we’d return there. The house is in West Flatbush in a safe neighborhood. Dekoven Court is a short walk from the subway station, and it couldn’t be more convenient. There’s a lot of cheap ethnic food in the immediate neighborhood, and within a half-mile, there are a couple of excellent yuppie restaurants. The street is a quiet, dead end so it's really quiet. You do hear the subway trains go by during the night, especially if you keep the small windows open and aren’t using the air conditioner. But the subways quickly became white noise, and we didn’t have any noise issues sleeping. Depending on whether you hop an express train or a local, it’s about 30-45 minutes to midtown Manhattan. Unless you’re comfortable and familiar with the subway, you’re better off taking a cab from JFK and LaGuardia to the houses (about $45-$50), especially if there are three or more people. From Newark, there's a direct subway connection from Port Authority Bus Terminal or Penn Station. Emilia’s basement is a real apartment, complete with a kitchen, two separate bedrooms, a dining area, a large living room, private bath, and a laundry room. The only downside is that it was slightly musty, which wasn’t a big problem once the air conditioning kicked in, and probably won’t be a problem during the winter when the heat is on. The beds are comfy. A few corners were somewhat dusty. Donna, Emilia’s owner, invited us to use the computer upstairs whenever we wanted to check our e-mail or print our boarding passes. She has an ultra-friendly small dog, Trixie, who isn’t shy about asking guests to play with her. She welcomed us into her home, and shared her knowledge and life without making us feel that we were imposing. The breakfasts featured fresh bagels, each day from a different nearby bakery, as well as any other breakfast food we could think of. She also provided packaged desserts for snack food at night. When we left, we hugged each other, because there was a bond. This is a calling for Donna, not just a business.
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Location
Location Type
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25 minutes to manhattan
City - new york city
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Directions to property:
Airport
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New York, NY (JFK-Kennedy)
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Directions to property:
taxi from JFK or Laguardia approximately 30 minutes approximate cost:$40 MTA Airtrain: approximately 1.5 hr, cost:$7.00
Area Attractions
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Amusement Park
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Antique Shopping
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Aquarium
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Art Galleries
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Beach
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Concert venue
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Lake
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Ocean
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Brooklyn Cyclones or Mets
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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Zoo
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Bird watching
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Boating
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Golfing
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Horseback riding
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Tennis courts
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Amenities
Type:
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Private Home Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Economical rates
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Family Travel
On-site
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Air conditioning
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BBQ grill
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV Video games
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Washer/dryer
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Wi-Fi
Guest room(s)
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Alarm clock
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Board games
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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Fridge
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Hairdryer
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Internet Service
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Ironing Board
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Microwave
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Private entrance
Other
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rocking chairs & wicker couch on porch
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basketball hoop
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glider & dining area in garden
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Breakfast
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Type: suite is stocked with variety of breakfast fare
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Time Served: at the leisure of guests
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Serving Location: guests may use outdoor space,suite has dining area and table,Breakfast/dining area
Complimentary Perks
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Fruit
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
Special meal options
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Low fat
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
Additional food services
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light snacks
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Contact The Innkeeper
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