Sterling Bed and Breakfast
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Your comfort is our primary concern; we want guests to want to return.
The front entry to Sterling Bed and Breakfast.
The second floor Garden Room overlooks our large and peaceful garden and cottage. Private bathroom and shower adjoin the bedroom. Furnished with desk, rocking chair, television, mini-fridge and library.
Garden Room reading corner. The room itself features original artwork by renowned New York City artist Erica Harris and original wood flooring.
Two french doors open to the Arches, our most spacious room.
Garden Room custom designed private bathroom.
This photo highlights the two arches that give our largest room its name.
This custom designed bathroom in The Arches features glass block, solid wood cabinets and tile throughout.
Second floor view of the garden and cottage. This is the view from the Garden Room. The Garden Cottage, apart from the main house, is a unique New York City room.
This photo was taken from the cottage niche. The bed is a queen with high threadcount, as are all our beds.
Our Cottage looks out on the garden toward the main house. This photo shows the writing desk, tea pot, ice bucket and a 9 drawer unit on the left. The door on the left of the frame opens to the bathroom and shower.
Garden Cottage bathroom with mexican mirror, sink, small shelf and fresh bath towels.
The second floor front parlor, a sunny room overlooking the street, is a common area for guests, and a nice place to put up your feet after a busy day.
Garden Cottage shower, cabinet and toilet.
Our dining room is the setting for a continental breakast that includes fresh fruit, cereal, juice, yoghurt, fresh baked muffins and other pastries, coffee, tea. Mini-fridge and microwave available in dining room.
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Nightly Rate
$145 - $245
, - Reviews 50
- Rooms 3
Inn's website-
Address
686 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11216
USA - Phone+1-718-499-2509
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Experience the space and comfort of home when you must be away from yours. Open year-round, Sterling Bed & Breakfast, built in 1910, is ideally situated for adventures in New York City and farther afield. Steps to five subway lines, 15 minutes by subway to Manhattan. Ten minute walk to world-class Brooklyn Museum, Botanical Gardens, Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park. Enjoy our private garden or lounge in the comfortable sitting parlor. Each morning starts with an expanded continental breakfast available in the dining room or, weather permitting, the spacious garden. Each room is furnished with attention to detail. We are known not only for our guests’ choice to stay here, but for their desire to return. Run by a novelist and a network television editor, both with long experience living overseas. Discover a neighborhood rich with culture, including the nearby natural beauty of Prospect Park with its Audubon Center, boathouse and carousel. The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens is a tranquil, 52-acre urban oasis. Take in an exhibition at the world-class Brooklyn Museum, a 15-minute walk from our home. From there, hop a guided bus tour of New York City, or take a 10-minute subway into Manhattan. We are 30 minutes from Coney Island, 2 hours to the Hamptons on Long Island.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 50 Reviews
4.8 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
4.6 out of 5Cleanliness is next to ....
April 28, 2013
I enjoyed my short stay at the Sterling Bed & Breakfast, and wished it would have been available for a longer stay. Why? Love the books titles on the shelves, the clean and quiet sorroundings, great heavy & clean un-wrinkled cotton sheets, The Family ambient and "Cheney's freshly baked, King Arthur breakfast muffins.
5 out of 5Wonderful location, can walk anywhere or take a subway. The house was beautiful and the morning fruit and scones and coffee were perfect. the owners and their sons are very nice and we had a perfect stay. The room price was totally reasonable !
January 17, 2013
Patti and Hugh Downing
5 out of 5Good Times!
November 28, 2012
I stay at sterling bed and breakfast frequently and always have the best experience! The hosts go out of there way to make sure that you are comfortable and happy with everything. The rooms are beautifully decorated and always very cleanly. I find it much more comfortable and homely than a hotel. When visiting the big apple i wouldn't stay anywhere but here!!!
4.4 out of 5A Sterling Memory
November 26, 2012
Can't recommend Sterling Bed and Breakfast highly enough...the family that keeps this B&B humming is hospitable, helpful, and knows how to make strangers feel at home. The Garden Cottage was a welcome refuge from city holiday hustle & bustle. This B&B is well located, and has the added bonus of being on a street where is on-street parking even at busy holiday seasons. O joy!
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Masha Hamilton & David Orr
Innkeepers Description:
Masha is a novelist and journalist and David is a network television editor. Between them, the couple has lived and worked in Europe, the Middle East, Russia and the former Soviet Republics, Africa and Afghanistan. They speak English, some French, some Spanish and some Russian.
Resident Pets
1 Cat
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Nightly Rate
$145 - $245
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$145 - $245
Garden Room
Spacious second-floor room overlooking large and peaceful garden. Queen-size bed, adjoining private bathroom, furnished with a rocking chair, desk, television. High quality linens and bedding, and featuring original work by New York City artist Erica Harris and original wood flooring. Expanded continental breakfast of fresh pastries, fruit, yogurt, cereal, juice, coffee and tea included. Mini-fridge and microwave in dining room. Wi-fi in room.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactGarden Cottage
Charming cottage overlooking the spacious garden, furnished with a queen-size bed, desk and chair. The cottage has a private bathroom as well as a porch, and features high quality linens and bedding. Expanded continental breakfast of fresh pastries, fruit, yogurt, cereal, juice, coffee and tea included. Mini-fridge and microwave in dining room. Wi-fi in parlor or garden. You can see a one-minute video of the cottage here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlIwBCOOTCc.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactDownstairs Room
This unique downstairs bedroom can accomodate three or four guests and is our most spacious room. The two french doors have shades for complete privacy and the skylight and recessed light fixtures provide a warm and bright environment. Private bathroom in the room as well as a built-in bookcase and a couch. High quality linens and bedding. Expanded continental breakfast of fresh pastries, fruit, yogurt, cereal, juice, coffee and tea included. Mini-fridge and microwave in dining room, Wi-Fi in room. You can see a 45-second video of the Arches here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUdIzZPo86s.
- Maximum Capacity: 4
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactPolicy
Reservation Policy
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Minimum Stay: 2-night minimum
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Deposit Amount Required: 50%
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: No
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Limited
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Drinks Available: No
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: Limited
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Nightly Rate
$145 - $245
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 50 Reviews
4.8 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
4.6 out of 5Cleanliness is next to ....
April 28, 2013
I enjoyed my short stay at the Sterling Bed & Breakfast, and wished it would have been available for a longer stay. Why? Love the books titles on the shelves, the clean and quiet sorroundings, great heavy & clean un-wrinkled cotton sheets, The Family ambient and "Cheney's freshly baked, King Arthur breakfast muffins.
5 out of 5Wonderful location, can walk anywhere or take a subway. The house was beautiful and the morning fruit and scones and coffee were perfect. the owners and their sons are very nice and we had a perfect stay. The room price was totally reasonable !
January 17, 2013
Patti and Hugh Downing
5 out of 5Good Times!
November 28, 2012
I stay at sterling bed and breakfast frequently and always have the best experience! The hosts go out of there way to make sure that you are comfortable and happy with everything. The rooms are beautifully decorated and always very cleanly. I find it much more comfortable and homely than a hotel. When visiting the big apple i wouldn't stay anywhere but here!!!
4.4 out of 5A Sterling Memory
November 26, 2012
Can't recommend Sterling Bed and Breakfast highly enough...the family that keeps this B&B humming is hospitable, helpful, and knows how to make strangers feel at home. The Garden Cottage was a welcome refuge from city holiday hustle & bustle. This B&B is well located, and has the added bonus of being on a street where is on-street parking even at busy holiday seasons. O joy!
5 out of 5Quickie wedding trip
October 19, 2012
We were in town for a wedding nearby in Brooklyn Botanic garden, and this was a wonderfully close locatoin to Prospect Park for that. Very considerate hosts.
3.8 out of 5Sterling bed and breakfast
October 15, 2012
we needed a place in the neighborhood to stay - there were no hotels. This was our first experience and glad we took the chance. My wife and I were very comfortable and noticed a much quieter enviroment than we get from a traditional hotel. The owner and family also helped to share info on the neighborhood and made some great non tourist type recommondations for some great food.
5 out of 5We will be back!
October 12, 2012
My only reluctance to write the warm review I'm doing arises out of fears that I won't be able to get a reservation next time I want to! We felt so very welcome and at home -- our hosts went out of their way to be helpful, and all the other guests we met at breakfast were delightful. What we loved in particular -- we were in the the Cottage -- was the amazing silence.
5 out of 5It doesn't get any better than this!
July 16, 2012
My 2 daughters and I stayed for 3 nights (7/11 - 7/14) and had a most magnificient stay. The "Arches" room was perfect for our needs and the owners went out of their way to make us feel most welcomed. Breakfast in the morning was superb (both the food and conversation). You are just a short walk away from the subway and should we travel again to NYC, this will be where we want to stay! You can't beat the value!
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Location
Location Type
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Centrally located in Prospect Heights
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Near Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park
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Steps to subway
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Ten-minute subway ride to downtown Manhattan
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City
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Directions to property:
Airport
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New York, NY (NYC-All Airports)
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Directions to property:
We are close to all major airports, JFK, LaGuardia and Newark International. Taxi is your best option, Subway available from JFK only.
Area Attractions
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Amusement Park
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Aquarium
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Art Galleries
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Beach
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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Nature area
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Coney Island
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Grand Army Plaza
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Brooklyn Museum
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Botanical Gardens
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Downtown Manhattan a 10-minute subway ride
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Prospect Park
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Religious Services
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River
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Amenities
Type:
On-site
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Fax Machine
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Satellite/Cable TV
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Telephone
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Videos
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Amenities Basket
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Board games
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Ceiling fans
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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Desk
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Fireplace
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Hairdryer
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Internet Service
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Ironing Board
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Library
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Radio
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TV
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Wi-Fi
Other
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Restaurant Menus
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Maps
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Breakfast
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Type: Continental Plus
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Serving Location: dining room, and the garden in season.
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Contact The Innkeeper
Video
Sterling Bed and Breakfast Video: Experience the space and comfort of home when you must be away from yours. Open year-round, Sterling Bed & Breakfast, built in 1910, is ideally situated for adventures in New York City and farther afield. Steps to five subway lines, 15 minutes by subway to Manhattan. Ten minute walk to world-class Brooklyn Museum, Botanical Gardens, Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park.
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