Hubby and I stayed at Rugby gardens for 3 nights in September 07. We must echo the comments made by other guests, Rugby Gardens is a wonderful and accommodating place to stay. Sue and Michael are tremendous hosts who are informative, hospitable and entertaining without being obtrusive. The location is also a plus, Rugby Gardens is located on a tree lined street which is full of 'old world' charm. Manhattan is available via the Q line train which is a 2 minute stroll away and Prospect Park (a smaller version of Central Park) is just down the street. As avid joggers we found this to be a brilliant place to exercise or simply stroll. In sum we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have no hesitation recommending Rugby Gardens.

if you are going to stay in brooklyn, this is a fine b&b to stay at. located a short walk from the Q subway, it is convenient to get to and from. the two rooms are up on the top floor and are roomy enough (2 adults+13 year old) and very quiet. breakfast is continental, but more than enough variety (and quantity) for anyone and the coffee was good and endless.

internet service was great, entry was easy (our own keys). information on sites, routes and history was forthcoming from sue and mike.

do note that you are in a quiet brooklyn neighborhood-- not surrounded by bars, over priced eateries and endless bustle-- for some, including our family, that was a good thing. all those things were just minutes away via the subway, cabs or car services. prospect park is a 10 minute walk through this lovely area. manhattan (mid-town) was about a 45 minute subway ride on the Q-- $2 door to door.

If you want to make a New York experience offside the well-known tourist paths, than you are right at Rugby Gardens. Here you get inside information directly from the welcoming and friendly hosts Sue und Michael, about the Brooklyn neighbourhood and Manhattan as well. You live in the middle of Brooklyn and it is very interesting to see New York City from another perspective than only tourist hot spots. The House is furnished nicely and tasteful. Despite our short stay of only two nights, we felt like home. The huge breakfast offers a great variety and you will never miss anything. During our two week trip in the U. S. we never found a better breakfast. If we visit New York again, we will try to stay at Rugby Gardens.

Innkeepers were interesting and friendly. Large and marvelous breakfasts. Charming furnishings.. Great neighborhood near the subway. (We took the car into Manhattan. Not really an easy thing to do.) The only downside is a shared bathroom. We would definitely return.