Cabin in the Sky @ The Carriage House on Dean

Cabin in the Sky is a private room in our shared family home, a historic Brooklyn townhouse centering the life and legacy of Billie Holiday. Located on the third floor, the room is spacious and light-filled. Kitchens and bathrooms are shared and professionally cleaned daily. The kitchen is modest. For convenience, microwaves, mini-refrigerators, and coffee makers are provided in your room. We live here and are part of the rhythm of the house. This is a walk-up home with stairs and no elevators. The space Welcome to our family home in a restored 1872 townhouse located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. This home thoughtfully centers the life and legacy of Billie Holiday, offering a warm, lived-in space that values history, culture, and everyday rhythm over polish or uniformity. The home is set up for shared living. Family members live on the first floor, and guests stay in private bedrooms with access to shared kitchens and bathrooms, which are professionally cleaned daily. Each guest room is comfortably furnished and includes a queen bed, closet, desk, flat-screen TV for streaming with your own accounts, air conditioning, and in-room conveniences such as a mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. The kitchen is modest in size and intended for light use, with shared access for guests. We live here and are part of the natural flow of the house. As with many historic homes, ongoing care and occasional maintenance are part of stewardship. The home has a private guest entrance and is a walk-up with stairs and no elevators. Conveniently located, the house is approximately a 10-minute walk to the A train or the 3 subway line (about 15 minutes to Manhattan) and two blocks from the Long Island Rail Road. Shops, museums, theaters, dining, and neighborhood life are all within easy walking distance. This home is best suited for guests who appreciate shared living, historic spaces, and a genuine sense of place—and who are looking to experience Brooklyn as it’s lived, not staged. Guest access Follow the path down the driveway to the back garden and patio. This secluded green space is yours to enjoy, ideal for morning or evening sips away from the bustle of Brooklyn. Guests have access to high-speed Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV in their room for streaming favorite apps with their own accounts. Each room also includes an Alexa device for music, time, weather, or setting alarms. During your stay .We live on site and are part of the everyday rhythm of the house. Shared kitchens and bathrooms are professionally cleaned daily, and guests are responsible for day-to-day room care. For longer stays, we occasionally offer a complimentary room refresh or fresh linens as a courtesy, when available. We’re happy to help with non-urgent questions between 5:00 AM and 7:30 PM and will respond as soon as possible; for emergencies, please reach out at any time. We’re always glad to help while respecting your privacy. Other things to note Before you Book: Please read this carefully to ensure our home is the right fit for you. This is a shared, lived-in family home in a restored 1872 Brooklyn townhouse. Family members live on the first floor, and guests stay in private bedrooms on the upper floors. Kitchens and bathrooms are shared among guests and are professionally cleaned daily. Guests are responsible for the day-to-day care of their rooms. The kitchen is modest in size and intended for light use. Microwaves, mini-refrigerators, and coffee makers are provided in guest rooms for convenience. We live here and are part of the everyday rhythm of the house. This is a walk-up home with stairs and no elevators, and may not be suitable for guests with mobility concerns. As with many historic homes, ongoing care and occasional maintenance are part of stewardship, and we aim to communicate transparently if work is scheduled. This home is best suited for guests who: + are comfortable with shared living + appreciate historic homes and their character value cleanliness, community, and affordability + are respectful of the home, staff, and others This may not be a good fit if you are seeking: X a hotel or luxury experience X private kitchens and bathrooms X daily in-room housekeeping X a silent or fully private environment If this description feels aligned, you’ll likely feel very at home here.