Dekoven Suites, located 30 minutes by subway to downtown Manhattan on a cozy street in the West Midwood area, is one of the best-kept secrets in Brooklyn.

Built in the early 1900's, the house is a three-story Victorian located on a cul-de-sac which offers privacy as well as plenty of parking.

Your hosts, Susan Lehrer and Chalo Smukler, have two bright, spacious suites with a private entrance, bedroom, and sitting area. The Suite bedroom has a queen bed and walk-in closet. , antique vanity, and walk-in closet. It's bathroom has a walk-in shower. Guests are also offered the amenities of a pull-out queen-size futon couch in the sitting area for children, a television, frig, microwave, telephone, washer and dryer.

Master Bedroom has Queen size bed, Cable TV, frig, small dining table and brand new private en suite bathroom.. Special accents make the homestay feel like home itself, such as stained glass, large blocked glass windows, and tasteful decor.

Breakfast, set out at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. on weekends, includes fruit, rolls, cereal, cheese, jams, fresh coffee, and an assortment of teas. Weather permitting, you can enjoy breakfast in the garden, which Susan maintains herself. Special dietary arrangements can be accommodated with prior notice.

Brooklyn, home to Coney Island amusement park and boardwalk, Prospect Park, and Brighton Beach, is a fabulous place to stay. Your activities range from strolling down the beach to surveying the city to just relaxing in the garden of Dekoven Suites. The subway, only three blocks away, takes you to Manhattan's unmatched energy in just 20 minutes.