| the 6 shabby-chic, individually decorated rooms and 3 suites, with 1 or 2 bedrooms, provide wi-fi access, minifridges and private, shower-only bathrooms. parking is available. . some include kitchens, living rooms and/or colorful accents. in a residential area a block away from rockaway beach, this laid-back hotel is 2 minutes' walk from the nearest subway station and 2 miles from the jamaica bay wildlife refuge. all are tv-free
John F Kennedy International Airport 23 min
Manhattan Bridge (42 min)
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal. Jacob Riis Park (16 min)
This park boasts a sandy beach & an art deco-style former bathhouse featuring history exhibits. Prospect Park (39 min)
Sprawling city park featuring basketball & handball courts, a playground & a historic home. Prospect Park Zoo (42 min)
More than 125 species within the confines of a 12-acre menagerie, suitable for all ages. Brooklyn Children's Museum (40 min)
Circa-1899 museum, billed as the world's first for kids, with 30,000+ objects & hands-on exhibits. Queens Museum (29 min)
Visual arts on display along with The Panorama, a building-for-building model of New York City. Coney Island (24 min)
Fun Brooklyn seaside neighborhood with retro fairground rides, an aquarium, beaches & pier. The Cyclone Roller Coaster Coney Island NY (25 min)
Opened in 1926, this wooden rollercoaster is an iconic fixture at the Coney Island funfair. Brooklyn Bridge Park (42 min)
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views. New York Aquarium (25 min)
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows. Brooklyn Museum (42 min)
Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions. Rockaway Beach (2 min)
Beach, surfing, and park Flushing Meadows Corona Park (28 min)
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more. Luna Park in Coney Island (26 min)
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods. Brooklyn Botanic Garden (42 min)
A kid-friendly annual Cherry Blossom Festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres. | 
