Before 2011, visitors to New York, specifically Brooklyn, had limited options for Bed and Breakfast accommodations. This was mainly because experienced travelers preferred well-known hotel chains or, at the time, "vacation rental homes." Although the term "bed and breakfast" was commonly used in search engines it was not typically associated with urban communities in the five boroughs.
Fast forward to 2013. Let me introduce you to Danielle Vehoef-Geerts from the Netherlands. Danielle and her sister were guests at Serenity at Home Guest House. Back then, Danielle came to New York with a vision to experience the Big Apple through the eyes of Carrie Bradshaw: young, single, free, with a Brooklyn zip code she could call home. On the pages of the "Lonely Plant" or "Booking.com" she discovered Serenity at Home Guest House our boutique guest house.
Over the years, we stayed in touch via the superhighway with a Merry Christmas, birthday greeting, and how is the family salutation. Finally, we promise to meet each other again. On, December 21, 2024, Danielle messaged me to say, she and her family were in NY, and if I had time, they were excited about meeting with me. On December 22, 2024, I was greeted at the door by two adorable boys, one smiling husband and Danielle, arms open wide and welcoming. We had brunch, a dance-off, and the feeling that 11 years had not come between us.
When I established Serenity at Home Guest House, hospitality meant more than just a bed and breaking your fast. It meant sharing a wealth of knowledge about the rich and culturally diverse community of Prospect Lefferts Gardens and the surrounding small businesses. Â Just as significant, guests who selected my guest house returned to a Brooklyn address they affectionately referred to as home, which was a great honor for me.
Whenever someone asks why I chose a bed and breakfast, I say it's because I love building a stronger community where I live. Guests arrive as strangers, but once they step through the door, they become part of my extended family. Book Now
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