Inn Details

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.

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Centrally located in Prospect Heights
    • Near Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park
    • Steps to subway
    • Ten-minute subway ride to downtown Manhattan
    • City
  • Nearest major airport: New York, NY (NYC-All Airports)
  • Directions from airport:
    We are close to all major airports, JFK, LaGuardia and Newark International. Taxi is your best option, Subway available from JFK only.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 3 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 125.00 and $ 245.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 125.00 and $ 245.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 50.00
  • Other Accommodations: Cottages
    One-night stays available at extra cost
    Discounts for week-long stays

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Amenities Basket
  • Board games
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet Service
  • Ironing Board
  • Library
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • On Site
  • Fax Machine
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • Telephone
  • Videos
  • Other Amenitites
  • Restaurant Menus
  • Maps
  • Meals

    • A Continental Plus breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served in the dining room, and the garden in season.

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (2-night minimum)
    • Smoking is not allowed
    • We cannot accommodate guest pets
    • Children are welcome
    • Limitations on childcare
    • Deposit amount required (50%)

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Masha Hamilton & David Orr
      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.
    • There is one cat on the property

    Area Attractions

    Amusement Park, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, Coney Island, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn Museum, Botanical Gardens, Downtown Manhattan a 10-minute subway ride, Prospect Park, Religious Services, River

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    Contact Information


    Sterling Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfast
    Sterling Bed and Breakfast
    686 Sterling Place
    Brooklyn, NY 11216
    USA
    Phone: +1-718-499-2509
    Innkeeper(s)
    Masha Hamilton & David Orr
    Rates:
    $125 - $245
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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.

    Photo Album

    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.

    Features

    Details:
    • Architectural style is townhouse
    • Built in 1910
    • Opened for business in 2007
    • Restored / Remodeled in 2002
    • Parking available (Streetside)